When you build up something in your mind -- really imagine it, wish for it -- sometimes, when it actually happens, it doesn't live up to your expectations. True love is nothing like that. Especially not for Katherine and Michael, who can't get enough of each other. Their relationship is unique: sincere, intense, and fun all at the same time. Although they haven't been together all that long, they know it's serious. A whole world opens up as young passion and sexuality bloom. But it's senior year of high school, and there are big changes ahead. Michael and Katherine are destined for another big "first": a decision. Is this the love of a lifetime, or the very beginning of a lifetime of love?
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Publisher:
New York : Simon Pulse, 2007, c1975.
Edition:
Simon Pulse ed.
ISBN:
9780878880799
0878880798
9780671695309
0671695304
9780027110302
0027110303
9781416934004
1416934006
0878880798
9780671695309
0671695304
9780027110302
0027110303
9781416934004
1416934006
Call Number:
BLUME
Characteristics:
192 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects:
Young adult fiction.
Love stories.
New Jersey -- Fiction.
Pregnancy -- Fiction.
Families -- Fiction.
Families -- New Jersey -- Fiction.
Schools -- Fiction.
High schools -- Fiction.
Sex -- Fiction.
Love stories.
New Jersey -- Fiction.
Pregnancy -- Fiction.
Families -- Fiction.
Families -- New Jersey -- Fiction.
Schools -- Fiction.
High schools -- Fiction.
Sex -- Fiction.
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RhiaGirlie345
Jan 16, 2017
RhiaGirlie345 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 12 and 19
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Aug 23, 2012
violet_hummingbird_101 thinks this title is suitable for 12 years and over
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Aug 21, 2012
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Angelheart77
Jul 12, 2015
A story about Katherine and she meets her first love named Michael. Will it last forever or will it fall apart.
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Add a CommentIt has way more sex in it than I guessed. Lesson learned, chances are your first love won’t be forever.
The obsession of first love was very accurate, but the ease with which she climax during sex is completely unrealistic, especially at that age. It would be very unfortunate if girls think that's what is supposed to happen.
An honest, realistic, sometimes awkward, and heartbreaking tale of first love. A classic that I can't believe I had never read before.
I can't believe I had never read this before. A true Judy Blume classic. Even though it was written decades ago, the story will still resonate with young teens (particular teen girls) today. I thought it was an honest and realistic portrayal, albeit with a sad ending.
I like the down to earth romance of the primary characters and the mutual respect they give each other. The ending was terrible, but the book is good if one omits the final chapter.
first book I've read of blume's - can't say i appreciate her style.
This book is very interesting and for me, relatable. It is quite informative on the topic of first love and first intimate moments with someone else. Judy Blume has done it again.
I first read this book in the eight grade, and reread it now, in my first year of university, to see how I interpreted it differently now that I've experienced many of the milestones discussed in the book. The beauty of the novel is the way the romance is very realistic and down to earth, very much unlike what you'd see in a romantic comedy. It will definitely help girls set realistic expectations and think about what they want. Overall, an easy, lazy read but one that will make you think and definitely remember your first love.
The writing felt so...awkward and immature for the subject matter. Maybe I just don't get Judy Blume?
This is a really good book for teens. I read it when i was 10, which was probably a mistake as a lot of the sex scences are described in detail. However it make you relise that a lot of realtionships will have problems and not to have sex before you are sure. Good read