Forever, or a Long, Long Time

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Forever, or a Long, Long Time

Caela Carter

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3 starred reviews • A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 • A New York Public Library Top Ten Books for Kids pick • An ALA Notable Book • 2018 NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor Book

From rising star Caela Carter, author of My Life with the Liars and How to Be a Girl in the World, comes a captivating and heartfelt story about siblings who learn that love can never be divided, only multiplied.

Flora and her brother, Julian, don’t believe they were born. They’ve lived in so many foster homes, they can’t remember where they came from. And even now that they’ve been adopted, Flora still struggles to believe that they’ve found their forever home. Though Flora is trying her best to trust two new people, when she finds out that there will be a new baby, she’s worried that there won’t be enough love for everyone.

So along with their new mother, Flora and Julian begin a journey to go back and discover their past—for only then can they really begin to build their future.

Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me, Kathryn Erskine’s Mockingbird, and Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish, this powerful novel about love and family will inspire and delight readers of all ages.

What happens when discovering where you came from is the only way to build a future?

An Unbreakable Sibling Bond: Flora and her younger brother Julian are “Onlys.” They’ve always had each other, but will their powerful connection be enough to navigate a new family?
An Honest Look at Foster Care: A heartfelt and sensitive portrayal of the foster system from a child’s perspective, exploring the deep-seated fears and profound hopes of children searching for stability.
The Search for a Forever Home: Even after being adopted, Flora struggles to believe it’s real. When news of a new baby arrives, her quest for belonging sends her on a journey into a past she can’t remember.
A Heartfelt, Emotional Story: Perfect for readers who love character-driven novels that tackle big questions about identity, trauma, and what it truly means to be a family.

Genres

AdoptionFamilyJuvenile FictionPhysical & Emotional AbuseSocial ThemesSiblingsFriendshipActivity BooksNew BabyAdolescence & Coming of AgeSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceSexual AbuseNew Experience

Pages320

Released2017

LanguageEnglish

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN9780062385703

SellerHarperCollins

About the author(s)

Caela Carter is a writer and an educator. She is a graduate of the New School’s MFA program in writing for children. She has written three books for middle grade readers: One Speck of Truth, My Life with the Liars, and Forever, or a Long, Long Time, which received three starred reviews, among other accolades. Caela lives in Brooklyn with her family. You can visit her online at www.caelacarter.com.

Reviews

★ “Carter’s sophomore novel gently weaves the heartache and confusion of abandonment with the struggle for love and acceptance. Poetic and meditative, this emotionally enthralling novel undresses assumptions with purpose and hope.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ “Carter delicately draws readers into the lives of a group of people overcoming obstacles as they learn how to become a family. The novel’s heart belongs to the relationship among Emily, Flora, and Julian as they learn how to trust and to meet one another’s needs.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

★ “This stunning portrayal of the circuitous path of trauma and healing teems with compassion, empathy, and the triumph of resilience.” - Booklist (starred review)

“Flora’s narration is deftly turned. The portrayal of kids whose lives have genuinely impaired them has grit and honesty as well as warmth, and it will open many readers’ eyes to the impact of trauma.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Complex and well-rounded characters. Authentic.” - The Horn Book

“This nuanced novel highlights the struggle to trust an adoptive family after a traumatic history in foster care.Carter’s layered narrative doesn’t shy from pain as it testifies to resilience and the expansive power of love.” - Publishers Weekly