Here she takes the reader into that first real relationship, that first love, and that first sexual experience. The plot of Forever … from Judy Blume is simple … it’s 18-year olds in love and lust circa 1978. Her plainspoken characters dealing with everyday contemporary topics offer relatable reads that get right to the heart of the matter. Especially since it was in the tweens section. Katherine is very cautious about sex, and even makes Michael use a condom as well as takes responsibility for her body and buys birth control from Planned Parenthood. It's Me, Margaret; Blubber; Just as Long as We're Together; and the five book series about the irrepressible Fu. He wants her back, but she’s already taken.

It was kind of implied, yes, but I don't think it was the point of the ending. Katherine and Michael, two teenage souls who fall in love, only to discover that most of the times, love is clumsy and awkward. We're updating our reviews to better highlight authentic stories and accurate, diverse representations.

It was kind of implied, yes, but I don't think it was the point of the ending.

Katherine is a young teen who is in high school. She has also written three novels for adults, Summer Sisters; Smart Women; and Wifey, all of them New York Times bestsellers. Now, I'm a so-so fan of Judy Blume, I know she has a lot of die-hards out there. If you ever have any questions, just email us at any time at This email address is being protected from spambots. I personaly liked the book but i did think it was a bit too much in the description of some things. Although they haven't been together all that long, they know it's serious... Read Full Overview. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published THIs is a wonderful book for incredible girls getting ready to date and realizing that their first love isn’t always the best. I remember thinking that it was one of the most romantic teen love stories I had ever read and that was ever written.

It's funny to think back on what I do remember about the book, and to realize that I didn't even "get" some of what was going on. June 3rd 2005 Blume also brings in information about safe sex, which is important as well. Hard to believe now.

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Another character, who has had many sexual partners, gets pregnant and has a baby. I think I actually made it about half way through the book and just didn't feel like it was something I should be reading (having a strong religious background encouraging waiting until marriage to enjoy sex). Parents: Set preferences and get age-appropriate recommendations with Common Sense Media Plus.

Then he shows up the next day and admits he's interested in her.From there, everything's pretty obvious, so I'm not going to prattle on about details and events. I read this for a banned book project in my English class. They meet at a mutual friend's New Year's Eve party. Shop for forever by judy blume online at Target.

I am 14 years old and i loved this book and parents yes it does have a lot of sexuality but it will teach your child to have responsibilty when coming to this subject.
[I think Michael naming his penis is sexy.

I wasn't born yet to see it, but from what I heard, I didn't miss much. It turns out I missed another of her books that she wrote in the ‘seventies, that was targeted at an older audience. If I think about too long I can see all the trailer park picnics and food stamp vouchers I missed out on.

Blume opens newer editions of the book reminding readers that things have changed since she wrote FOREVER: "Today, sexual responsibility also means preventing sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS which can kill you."

Forever deals with first sex and first love maturely and honestly. It's Me, Margaret; Blubber; Just as Long as We're Together; and the five book series about the irrepressible Fudge. . As the reader you feel for Katerine, and begin to understand the pressures she is going through.

It's funny to think back on what I do.

I read this book a million times, and it seems like when i read it, the story seems brand new to me. I read this book a million times, and it seems like when i read it, the story seems brand new to me. I thought that this book would give me a return to those "good old days."


I was a wide-eyed innocent so, to me, this was racy and explicit. Now I may be old fashioned, but I certainly don’t want my thirteen year old reading a manual on how to give it up to her teenage boyfriend because she thinks she’s in love.

That's up for them and their parents to decide. It was eerily reminiscent of my first real relationship when I was 16. You can read book reviews by our staff or write your own! What I learned: If you are going to have sex, use birth control. He was trying to have sex with her, but she wouldn’t let her. Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !!

June 3rd 2005

Forever is a great book that openly discusses - not just sex - but quite a few teen issues. In fact, sex scenes were the only ones that kept me remotely interested in the story. Obviously, sex is the book's theme and is discussed candidly and explicitly. Especially not for Katherine and Michael, who can't get enough of each other.

Knowledge is a lot stronger than people realize. Forever By Judy Blume is another one of my favorite books. A made-for-TV movie based on Judy Blume's novel Forever. Didn't like this one either. She wanted her readers to understand that it's okay for a flame to burn out because there are other people in the world that can make you feel that way too.

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There are graphic sex scenes that are inappropriate for young teenagers and just so, so, so unsexy. And trust me I am very VERY pickey about the books that I choose to read . Today, sexual responsibility also means preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including a potentially fatal one -- HIV/AIDS.". It's Me, Margaret; Blubber; Just as Long as We're Together; and the five book series about the irrepressible Fudge.

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