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Forget Me Not
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Book Brief
328
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
Contemporary
2017
Middle grade
10-14 years
HL670L
Super Short Summary
Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry follows middle schooler Calliope Snow (Calli June) as she navigates her Tourette syndrome and tries to make a lasting friendship with Jinsong P’eng, despite her mom's frequent relocations. The story, written from dual perspectives in verse, touches on themes of neurodiversity, self-acceptance, bullying in schools, and the complexities of child-parent relationships. The source material includes detailed depictions of ableism, bullying, and child neglect.
Emotional
Contemplative
Heartwarming
Challenging
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
15,403 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Reviews for Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry highlight its heartfelt narrative and strong portrayal of Tourette syndrome. Readers appreciate the authentic voice and lyrical prose. While some note the plot's predictability, the emotional depth and character development receive consistent praise. Overall, it's a touching read that sensitively addresses important themes.
Who Should Read Forget Me Not?
Readers who would enjoy Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry are typically pre-teens and young teens drawn to emotional and introspective stories about navigating middle school and personal identity. Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder and Sharon M. Draper's Out of My Mind will find this heartfelt narrative deeply engaging.
15,403 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Calli's Mom
Calli's Mom
A single mother who frequently moves the family after her relationships end, affecting her daughter Calli's sense of stability. She works at a flower shop and often makes decisions impulsively without considering Calli's feelings.
Jinsong P’eng
Jinsong P’eng
A Chinese American middle schooler and the student council president who shares a fascination with astronomy with Calli. He faces conflicts between being friends with Calli and navigating peer pressures at school.
Beatriz Lopez
Beatriz Lopez
A secondary character and antagonist; a classmate of Calli’s who was formerly best friends with Jinsong. She becomes a bully due to unresolved anger over her family situation.
328
Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction
Contemporary
2017
Middle grade
10-14 years
HL670L
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