Forever, or a Long, Long Time

Written by Caela Carter

Adopted siblings fear a new baby will divide love, sparking a journey to uncover their past.

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336 pages· 69,931 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Flora and Julian, siblings with a tangled foster care history, finally have a home. But Flora's fears resurface when a new baby is expected. Worried love will be divided, they embark on a quest with their adoptive mother to uncover their origins. Can understanding their past help them embrace their future? This heartfelt tale explores the complexities of family and the boundless nature of love.

From the publisher

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 BookFrom 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.

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