The List of Things That Will Not Change

from JulieStielstra

I'm an admirer of Rebecca Stead's writing, and this one is an acceptable addition to her work. The voice of the main character, Bea, is strong, convincing, and lovable. The List feels true and touching, and reflects the things divorcing families worry about, always holding out hope and reassuranc...

from managedbybooks

After her parents' divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things that will stay the same. The first and most important: Mom and Dad will always love Bea, and each other.

from bibliovermis

A sweet story about a struggling kid in a changing family structure. Her family's support for her, and each other, is heartening. There are some scenes that are a little melodramatic, and a small mystery/secret that's not very hard to figure out, but the novel should engage younger readers' inter...

from nbmars

The narrator, Bea, is 12 years old and in 5th grade. Bea was eight when her parents divorced. At a family meeting to announce what was happening, her parents presented her with a notebook with a list inside, titled “Things That Will Not Change.” The list began: 1. Mom loves you more than anything...

from jmoncton

Bea's life is about to change in a big way. Her Dad is gay and her parents are divorcing, so Bea starts a list of things that won't change in her life. But as they say, change is constant and Bea needs to learn to adjust to a constant set of new realities in life. This story is heart-warming and ...