After Ever After [NOOK Book]

A Masterful Sequel to a Masterpiece

"But most of my earliest memories are of spinal taps, throwing up for two hours straight on my birthday, watching my own hair fall out while my friends were worried about learning how to write their names in crayon. And I guess Steven has lot of those shocks, too, through being my brother. But that's still not the same as being me."

Calling all teachers, parents and educators: Jordan Sonnenblick might just be the most important young adult author on the market! This man has found a niche that millions of teenagers have been desperately waiting to be filled. In a delicate way that blends good humor with tough reality, his books address critical issues related to family, friendship, school, life and death. Sonnenblick obviously understands what kids are going through and knows how to help them feel more comfortable with their daily challenges and goals through wholesome literature. I wish more authors would write with such purpose and passion to spread meaningful messages to young readers.

In "Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie," Jeffrey was fighting cancer as his older brother, then 8th-grader Steven, threw his whole life into providing the necessary support for his sick brother. Now, in this sequel to "Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie," Jeffrey is in remission. In the aftermath of his sickness, a lot has changed besides his health status. Jeffrey's older brother has gone on hiatus to Africa to escape the responsibilities that he couldn't avoid when he was playing second fiddle to his Jeffrey's cancer battle. Their parents continue to worry about finances and state testing requirements following the imposing learning disabilities cancer treatments and medications have handed their young son. Jeffrey's best friend, Tad, also has his share of challenges to worry about. Together, they face the mystic challenges of deciphering the baffling words and actions of girls, setting seemingly unreachable goals, and clearing up the cloudy meaning of life.

This book hit home for me in many ways. One example is that it reminded me of my 10th grade year, when my older brother - my best friend, idol and mentor throughout my grade school years - joined the Marine Corps and moved overseas to Japan. This person I'd counted on for so long was suddenly nowhere to be found. I remember how hard it was for me to deal with the void he'd left behind. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to similar feelings of loss and abandonment.

"I wish I could remember now what I was thinking during those next two hours, because they were the last good hours I was going to have for a long time. But nobody ever tells you in advance when you should concentrate on the good times - that's why you're supposed to try to do it every day."

Be sure to read "After Ever After" sooner rather than later! Books don't get much better than this one!

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Can't stop!!

I can't stop reading this book! I'm forcing myself to go to bed right now at 12:00am so I can wake up for school tomorrow!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Yes!!!!!!!!!

Need to read love jordan sonnenblick!!!!

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Wow

Great book! Very moving. Enjoyed as much as drums girls and dangerous pie.

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Om my gosg...

When Jeffrey talking about Tad being dead and everything, I didn't even realize I was crying until the pages were splattered with tear-drops. Poor D.A.... The first book was good too, but this one had me up until 12:47 a.m.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

I absolutely loved the book, Ever After Ever by Jordan Sonnenbli

I absolutely loved the book, Ever After Ever by Jordan Sonnenblick. This book is a sequel to another really good book Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie. In Drums Girls & Dangerous Pie, Jeffery is a kindergardener who has leukemia. In After Ever After, Jeffery is an eighth grader, who is in remission. His best friend Tad, is also another cancer survivor, and still in remission. This book will make you cheer for Jeff and Tad but it might also make you cry for them! Tad is a very tough and good friend to Jeffery. When Jeffery wan't doing so well in math, Tad tutored him. Tad is a good friend also because even though he had issues with his personal help, he didn't want to tell Jeff what happened because he was worried it would distract him from doing good on the math standardized test scores. Not only will Jeff have to lose something in this book he also has to go through drama of everyday life, girlfriends, tests, homework, his brother and even his parents! To anyone who like romance & everyday life books would love After Ever After! I defiantly didn't have to think twice about giving this book 5 stars!! If you start this book you might never be able to put it down!!

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I love this book

This book is worth a read.

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One of the Best Books Ever

Oh my gosh! This is one of the best books ever. I stayed up all night to finish it. Very touching and heartfelt.

B.O.B.

Made me cry in the end of the book
Bob stands for battle of books

After Ever After is about what happens after Jeffery  is cancer-

After Ever After is about what happens after Jeffery  is cancer-free.  While recovering from cancer, Jeff struggles in school.  Jeff is failing math and if he doesn't pass his test at the end of the year, he will have to redo 8th grade. Throughout the story, he meets a pretty girl named Lindsay who is a new student from California.  In order to pass his math class, Jeff is tutored by his PE teacher and his best friend Tad, who also is a cancer survivor.  Will Jeffery be able to pass his test?  Read the book After Ever After to find out.  I liked the book because it was a fast pace book and it's easy to read.  My final rating for this book is four stars.T

Best novel ever!!!!!!! I loved it!!!! I loved how he created thi

Best novel ever!!!!!!! I loved it!!!! I loved how he created this sequel to Drums Girls and Dangerous Pie but you don't have to have read the first book to understand After Ever After. I actually read the second book before the first. 

Sad, but touching.

I read this book and I could not put it down. It was so sad and I will read it a thousand more times. Read this book! Some parts are literally hilarious, and some parts I just want to bawl for the next five mins.

Good book

Loved this book it was sooo good. You really need to read tgis if you read Drums Girls and Dangerous Pie.

To please help

Yes omg you should read it made me cry,read it especally if yoir a no ot all

Best book ever

This book is a good book. It talks about how a boy struggles with cancer and he is a teen now. He has a girlfreiend.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!

What is it about? Is it a book for 12 year olds? Does it have alot of languge? Is it a christen book? Should I read it? HELP ME!!!!

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Best book

Oemgee 5his book is rlly gud it touched my heart

A must read book.

This is a very amazing touching book. If you know someone or are someone with cancer or specific Leukemia it is very touching! You probably need toread the first book tothis sequeal " Drums, Girls, And Dangerous Pie" to understand this book, bit it is a must read!!!!!

Anonamous

So exited to read this book ive been wanting to for a whie now

To number 16

First i would like to say that you are wrong i am 15 years old and that is how i acted

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