Forman,
G. (2009). If I stay: A novel. New York, NY: Dutton Books. Mia
Hall is a 17 year old girl who loves classical music and loves being with her
family more than anything. Although she also has a great relationship with Adam,
he understands the bond between Mia and her family. One morning, school was
closed because of snow. Mia’s parents decided to take advantage of their snow day
off in Oregon by visiting friends. But while out on the road, the family’s
vehicle was hit by a large truck that left Mia without a family. While in the
hospital, although still alive but in a coma, Mia has an out of body experience
where she is able to watch her own memories and then things that are currently
happening. Finally, Mia is faced with a decision to either wake up from her
coma or pass on with her family. Her loving boyfriend, Adam tries to help with
her decision by bargaining with her while comatose and letting her know what
all she has to live for. This book was intended for students age 14 and up.
This is a great story of love. The love Mia has for her music, her family and
Adam is explored in this book. For further reading, I would suggest reading the
sequel to this amazing story, Where She
Went, to find out how the story ends. It meets the criteria for emotional
development from the text. This novel truly pulls on heartstrings.
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