Ways to Live Forever

Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls
 
 Meet eleven-year-old Sam, a collector of stories and fantastic facts who is determined to make every minute count. Facing leukemia, Sam begins writing a book to find answers to the big questions no one wants to talk about, from how it feels to kiss a girl to the scientific facts about dying.
 
This award-winning novel is a profoundly moving, honest, and even funny exploration of life through the eyes of a brave young boy. It is an uplifting must-read for older children and teens that balances heartbreak with hope and a celebrate of every moment.