"Never Eighteen" by Megan Bostic follows the poignant journey of Austin, a terminally ill teenager facing his final days. As he grapples with his impending death, he embarks on a mission to make the most of his remaining time by reconnecting with friends and sharing his thoughts and feelings. Through a series of heartfelt encounters, Austin reflects on love, life, and the choices he wishes he'd made differently. The story explores themes of friendship, loss, and the beauty of living fully, even in the face of overwhelming odds. It’s a moving tale of acceptance and the impact we leave behind. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in year 8.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2012 by Harcourt Brace and Company .