Chasing Fireflies

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Reads 17
Votes 0
Parts 2
Time 29m

coming-of-age death high-school romance teen

It's that nothing age-too young to actually do anything but old enough to want to do everything. So, we wait, always chasing tomorrow. But sometimes, there is no tomorrow. That realization hit me hard, a real epiphany. I knew I had to do something to make it all worthwhile, and not just for myself. But also for her.
  
  On the surface this is a fun story about teenage hijinks, but lurking in the background is a consideration of some of life's big questions... While an obvious fit for the young adult reader, it's a story that will appeal to an older crowd, too. Even grandfathers like me. -- Books & Pals
   
  Chasing Fireflies will keep you entertained from start to finish. Imogen Rose handles a tough subject with humor and care. -- Allirea's Realm
  
  Chasing Fireflies is a captivating glimpse into the life of a teen on the verge of adulthood. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment! -- Vickie Boehnlein
  
  As a fan of slice of life/coming-of-age/adventure books (ie. Catcher in the Rye), and movies like Paper Towns, Edge of Seventeen, or any 80s John Cusack/teen flick really, I loved Chasing Fireflies. -- Joe VercilloAll Rights Reserved

coming-of-age death high-school romance teen

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