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Forever — Content Guide for Parents

By Judy BlumeYoung Picador2005ISBN 9780330397803178 pages
Forever

Found in this book

  • ViolenceBrief
  • ProfanityBrief
  • Sexual contentCentral
  • Gender & orientationSupporting

Not found

  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Climate
  • Gender roles

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Religion

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Were they both ready for a love that was forever? Katherine and Michael meet at a New Year's Eve party. They're attracted to each other, they grow to love each other. And once they've decided their love is forever, they make love. It's the beginning of an intense and exclusive relationship, with a future all planned. Until Katherine's parents insist that she and Michael put their love to the test with a summer apart... Forever is written for an older age group than Judy Blume's other novels for children. It caused a storm of controversy when it was first published because of its explicit sexual content. It was a book ahead of its time - and remains, after 25 years in print, a teenage best-seller.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Forever appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    One of Michael's friends attempts suicide by hanging, and Michael drives off in near-rage after a breakup. Characters swear, including the f-word, according to the parents' guide.

  • Does Forever have violence?

    Found (Brief): One of Michael's friends attempts suicide by hanging, and Michael drives off in near-rage after a breakup.

  • Does Forever have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Forever have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Forever have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Forever have profanity?

    Found (Brief): Characters swear, including the f-word, according to the parents' guide.

  • Does Forever have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Forever have sexual content?

    Found (Central): The story follows Katherine and Michael's growing sexual relationship, including detailed scenes of intimacy, intercourse and birth control.

  • Does Forever have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does Forever have gender & orientation?

    Found (Supporting): Katherine and Michael's friend Artie is described as a gay teen who hides it, becomes depressed and attempts suicide.