FlumeAward – If I Stay Discussion page for //If I Stay// by Gayle Forman
If I Stay by Gayle Forman is wonderfully written, thought provoking, a supremely serious trip through the possibilities of being in a coma. The possibilities of being in a coma? Yes, seventeen year old Mia uses this time to weigh the options available to her, specifically should she go (die) or stay? In approximately 200 pages, Mia remembers many wonderful friend and family times, considers all the things she probably could never do again (if she stays) and wonders if whatever life she’d have is worth staying for. This book is a fine addition to the Flume list, appealing to readers grade 7-12, perhaps more for girls than guys. gka
This is on the Isinglass Teen Read List for 2011…great book but the kids may have read it already. Amy I.
This was on Teen Top Ten last year, so I think teens will have already read it.It’s a good book.
Kelly Budd
Keene High School
A nice book that will appeal to girls. Yasmin- Portsmouth Library
I agree it will appeal more to girls–very well written. Caitlin Bedford Public Library
It’s already been on the TTT list.
Kelly B. Keene High School, 2/9/12
I just read the sequel, Where She Went, which works as a standalone novel and is told from the boy’s point-of-view. I’d consider that over If I Stay at this point.
Kathy Pearce, Oyster River HS, Durham