Synopses & Reviews
Alex and Becca have always been best friends. But when Becca does something nearly unforgivable at Alexs dads funeral, Alex cuts ties with her and focuses on her grieving family.
Time passes, and Alex finally decides to forgive Becca. Then shes hit with another shocker: Becca has cancer. It also turns out Becca has a bucket list, one she doesnt know shell be able to finish now. Thats where Alex comes in, along with a mysterious and guarded boy who just may help Alex check a few items off her own bucket list.
Julie Halpern writes about illness, loss, love, and friendship with candor and compassion. Here is an unforgettable book about living fully, living authentically, and just . . . living.
Review
"Alexs voice is a strong one, and fans of Halperns
Get Well Soon and
Have a Nice Day will embrace it." —
Booklist "A memorable novel about a rock-solid friendship surviving trying circumstances that never loses its sense of humor." —
Publishers Weekly "Incredibly personal, deeply emotional, and more than just a little bit sexy,
The F- It List is a spectacular contemporary read." —The Book Muncher"
The F- It List is a dazzling novel full of spirit and laugh out loud moments." —BookYAReview "It would be a shame to miss out on this engaging story of grief, friendship, and love." —Super Librarian Praise for
Get Well Soon:
"Readers will cheer for Anna as she gains confidence in herself, dares to rebel a little, and gets well as she goes back to her life." —VOYA
Praise for Have a Nice Day:
* "Laugh-out-loud funny and immensely intelligent." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
About the Author
Julie Halpern is the author of the acclaimed teen novels Get Well Soon, Into the Wild Nerd Yonder, Dont Stop Now, and Have a Nice Day. She lives with her husband, the illustrator Matthew Cordell, and their family outside of Chicago.