Emotionally gripping story of choice, love, and hope.
"If I Stay" is perfect for lovers of emotional stories that can see themselves in the shoes of the protagonist. The book is a powerful exploration of family and love, and how they shape our lives. It is the kind of book that will have you on the edge of your seat from the beginning to the end, and long after you have turned the last page, the story will continue to haunt you. Authored by Gayle Forman, the story centers around seventeen-year-old Mia, who's playing her cello when her life is forever changed in an instant. As you read through the book, you get to see how Mia's decisions shape her life, and how she learns that the choices she makes will forever impact her future. It's a beautiful and touching story that will make you appreciate life even more.
- Georgia Peach Book Award Nominee for Honor book (2010)
- South Carolina Book Award Nominee for Young Adult Book Award (2011)
- Blue Hen Book Award for Teen Readers (2011)
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee (2011)
- Milwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominee (2010)
- Florida Teens Read Nominee (2010)
- The Inky Awards Nominee for Silver Inky (2009)
- California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Young Adult (2012)
- Lincoln Award Nominee (2012)
- NAIBA Book of the Year for Children's Literature (2009)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction (2009)
- Carnegie Medal Nominee (2010)
- Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2012)
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Book Condition Guide
Books in Like New Condition
This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Very Good Condition
This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Good Condition
We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Well Read Condition
This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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Emotionally gripping story of choice, love, and hope.
"If I Stay" is perfect for lovers of emotional stories that can see themselves in the shoes of the protagonist. The book is a powerful exploration of family and love, and how they shape our lives. It is the kind of book that will have you on the edge of your seat from the beginning to the end, and long after you have turned the last page, the story will continue to haunt you. Authored by Gayle Forman, the story centers around seventeen-year-old Mia, who's playing her cello when her life is forever changed in an instant. As you read through the book, you get to see how Mia's decisions shape her life, and how she learns that the choices she makes will forever impact her future. It's a beautiful and touching story that will make you appreciate life even more.
- Georgia Peach Book Award Nominee for Honor book (2010)
- South Carolina Book Award Nominee for Young Adult Book Award (2011)
- Blue Hen Book Award for Teen Readers (2011)
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee (2011)
- Milwaukee County Teen Book Award Nominee (2010)
- Florida Teens Read Nominee (2010)
- The Inky Awards Nominee for Silver Inky (2009)
- California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Young Adult (2012)
- Lincoln Award Nominee (2012)
- NAIBA Book of the Year for Children's Literature (2009)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction (2009)
- Carnegie Medal Nominee (2010)
- Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2012)