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Before You Go - James Preller
Before You Go
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The summer before his senior year, Jude (yes, he’s named after the Beatles song) gets his first job, falls in love for the first time, and starts to break away from his parents. Jude’s house is kept dark, and no one talks much—it’s been that way since his little sister drowned in a swimming pool... show more
The summer before his senior year, Jude (yes, he’s named after the Beatles song) gets his first job, falls in love for the first time, and starts to break away from his parents. Jude’s house is kept dark, and no one talks much—it’s been that way since his little sister drowned in a swimming pool seven years ago when Jude was supposed to be watching her.Now, Jude is finally, finally starting to live. Really live. And then, life spins out of control. Again. Acclaimed author James Preller explores life, death, love, faith, and resilience in his first young adult novel that will grip readers from the book’s dramatic first few pages to its emotional end.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN: 9780312561079 (0312561075)
ASIN: 0312561075
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pages no: 208
Edition language: English
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Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it
4.0 Before You Go
Real and absorbing with well developed characters and a vivid setting.
Chapter by Chapter
Chapter by Chapter rated it
4.0 Before You Go
The first thing that caught my eye when it came to the novel Before You Go by author James Preller was the title. It held mystery and immediately had me wondering exactly what the novel held. So, before even reading the novel, I quickly looked on Goodreads to see what the novel was about and when ...
Books With Bite
Books With Bite rated it
4.0 Before You Go
This is a great story about letting the past go and learning to move on with your life. When something tragic happens, we are changed inside and out. This story tells a tale of learning to become whole again.What I enjoyed most about this story are the characters. The growth and change in them is sl...
Xpresso Reads
Xpresso Reads rated it
3.0 Before You Go
With under 200 pages, Before You Go is a relatively short novel that is a breeze to get through - even moreso because of its short chapters. This is what I'm giving credit for the 3 stars. It's not a contemporary that impressed me per say as it lacks depth, characterization, and the writing is awkwa...
kathymartin9237
kathymartin9237 rated it
4.0 Before You Go
This was a heartbreaking story about grief and loss told in an almost stream-of-consciousness style. It is Jude's story as he finds his first job at a beach concession stand, makes one of his co-workers his first girlfriend, and hangs with his friends. Jude is carrying a load of grief since his litt...
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