The F- It List - by Julie Halpern (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Julie Halpern writes about illness, loss, love, and friendship with candor and compassion. The F- It List is an unforgettable young adult novel about living fully, living authentically, and just . . . living.

Alex and Becca have always been best friends. But when Becca does something nearly unforgivable at Alex's dad's funeral, Alex cuts ties with her and focuses on her grieving family.

Time passes, and Alex finally decides to forgive Becca. Then she's hit with another shocker: Becca has cancer. It also turns out Becca has a bucket list, one she doesn't know she'll be able to finish now. That's 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.

Review Quotes

"Alex's voice is a strong one, and fans of Halpern's Get Well Soon (2007) and Have a Nice Day (2012) 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

"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 on 'Get Well Soon'

" . . . laugh-out-loud funny and immensely intelligent." --Kirkus, starred review on Have a Nice Day

About the Author

Julie Halpern is the author of the acclaimed teen novels Get Well Soon, Into the Wild Nerd Yonder, Don't Stop Now, and Have a Nice Day. She lives with her husband, the illustrator Matthew Cordell, and their family outside of Chicago.