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Available
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Publication
Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster)
Pages
226
Description
"Ava can't see or touch him, unless she's dreaming. She can't hear his voice, except for the faint whispers in her mind. Most would think she's crazy, but she knows he's here. Jackson. The boy Ava thought she'd spend the rest of her life with. He's back from the dead, as proof that love truly knows no bounds"--Cover, P. [4].
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2008
Physical description
226 p.; 7 inches
ISBN
9781416955207
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LibraryThing member 8F_SAM
This book was so random, and sorta boring. I didn't quite get it and the ending was honestly really, really stupid. But I liked the format, and the fact that it was a fast read. I took so long to read it because I lost the book for a while. It's about this girl, Ava who's boyfriend dies. Then he
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comes back to "haunt" her, and at first she thought it was because he loved her so much he can't leave. But in the end it turns tout to be because he didn't want Ava to feel guilty for causing his death. Show Less
LibraryThing member katiebug41295
i loved this book. i read it in about a day (easy read) and the next day gave it to my friend to borrow it. she loved it and it brought tears to our eyes but it is absolutely an amazing book.
LibraryThing member lizard_698959
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I though this books was not all that great. I hated the little verses that the book was written in. I started reading it and got about 3/4 of the wa...moreI though this books was not all that great. I hated the little verses that the book was written in. I started reading it and got
I though this books was not all that great. I hated the little verses that the book was written in. I started reading it and got about 3/4 of the wa...moreI though this books was not all that great. I hated the little verses that the book was written in. I started reading it and got
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about 3/4 of the way through it and put it down for good. The main character Ava's boyfriend dies which I will say is a very sad thing. However I just couldn't feel sorry for her. I found her character kind of pathetic. I'm so glad I borrowed this book and didn't buy it. Its not really a book more like a large poem. Show Less
LibraryThing member Awesomeness1
I've always had a thing for well-written ghost stories.
This book, written in verse, centers around Ava who blames herself for her boyfriend's death. Before she has time to get over it, she finds herself haunted by Jackson, who may or may not let her move on.
This book reads very, very quickly. Not
I guess novels in verse just don't do it for me.
This book, written in verse, centers around Ava who blames herself for her boyfriend's death. Before she has time to get over it, she finds herself haunted by Jackson, who may or may not let her move on.
This book reads very, very quickly. Not
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only did it have a short length, but it's possible to read each poem in a matter of seconds. I liked the ghost story well enough, but I wanted more. Sure the verse thing was creative, but I would've gotten more out of it if it were written in prose. But thats just a personal preference. I know some people find this kind of writing beautiful and original, but I'm not one of them. I do like the story, I just wished it was more fleshed out. I guess novels in verse just don't do it for me.
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LibraryThing member calexis
This is one of those books that are written in a series of poems and verses. It is a book about a young girl who has to deal with her boyfriend's death. And his return as a ghost of some sort. Throughout the book, you question why the narrator is so distressed and filled with guilt. And how she
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eventually learns to let go and live her life. It's a good book for any readers, even younger ones who have been touched with grief. It presents death and its aftermath in an interesting and unique format. Show Less
LibraryThing member francescadefreitas
Ava's boyfriend Jackson is dead and buried, lost to her forever. Until he shows up in the bathroom mirror. This verse novel gives us a window into Ava's depression, guilt and anger at the death of her boyfriend, and her eventual discovery that life has not stopped. There is a slight predictable
I'd give this to romance fans, verse novel fans. It isn't ghosty enough to appear to the hard core ghost story fans.
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mystery about Jackson's death, but the main focus is on Ava's recovery, or lack thereof. A version of Truly, Madly, Deeply set in the summer between high school years. I'd give this to romance fans, verse novel fans. It isn't ghosty enough to appear to the hard core ghost story fans.
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LibraryThing member fayeflame
They say when a person passes away if they have a debt left undone or a deal to be settled their souls will wonder around meaninglessly until the deal has been met.
A teenage girl named Ava loses her boyfriend named jackson, who died in a accident.
Ava becomes distraught with the idea of never being
This book was written in poems/verse(kind of like Crank with the writing style) i thought it was BEAUTIFUL, the story was just so real, like when we miss someone we love we can't let it go and we hold on too tight then we forget the important things in life. I admire Jackson, he just wanted what was best for Ava, but she was just doing the opposite, Then she realizes Jackson just wants her to be happy.Its an emotional read, I would hand this to a teen who lost someone just for that feeling of absolution and acceptance that life does go on.
A teenage girl named Ava loses her boyfriend named jackson, who died in a accident.
Ava becomes distraught with the idea of never being
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able to see her boyfriend again.but Ava has a secret.Ava can only interact with Jackson in her dreams or when she is isolated from other people.Ava begins to isolate herself from her friends and family, and she begin to wonder if what she has with Jackson is a gift or a curse.This book was written in poems/verse(kind of like Crank with the writing style) i thought it was BEAUTIFUL, the story was just so real, like when we miss someone we love we can't let it go and we hold on too tight then we forget the important things in life. I admire Jackson, he just wanted what was best for Ava, but she was just doing the opposite, Then she realizes Jackson just wants her to be happy.Its an emotional read, I would hand this to a teen who lost someone just for that feeling of absolution and acceptance that life does go on.
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LibraryThing member Miranda_Paige
Girl meets boy.
Girl loses boy.
Girl gets boy back...Sort of.
Ava can't see or touch him,
unless she's dreaming.
She can't hear his voice,
except for the faint whispers in her mind.
Most would think she's crazy, but she knows he's here.
Jackson.
The boy Ava thought she'd spend the rest of her life with.
He's
as proof that his love truly knows no bounds.
(back cover)
So I went to the library today and I came back, as always, with at least 7 books and at least five others I now desperately want to read. One of the seven books was this one. I sat down and began to read. I ended up reading it in one sitting.
That's the thing with poetry. It flows and you don't want to break the flow by stopping. The words moved together and put me right into the moments. The story went quickly and I was caught up in it for the whole 2 hours it took me to finish it.
I liked Ava and I was glad when she moved on. There were times I wanted to scream at her, and times I actually did, for how stupid she was being and there were times I wanted to hug her and tell her how brave she was or how happy I was for her. Lisa managed to bring at least her main character to life.
Over all I give this 4 stars because even though it's a great book and I have no complaints I just didn't completely love it. I'm not sure what it is but that's still GREAT!
Girl loses boy.
Girl gets boy back...Sort of.
Ava can't see or touch him,
unless she's dreaming.
She can't hear his voice,
except for the faint whispers in her mind.
Most would think she's crazy, but she knows he's here.
Jackson.
The boy Ava thought she'd spend the rest of her life with.
He's
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back from the dead,as proof that his love truly knows no bounds.
(back cover)
So I went to the library today and I came back, as always, with at least 7 books and at least five others I now desperately want to read. One of the seven books was this one. I sat down and began to read. I ended up reading it in one sitting.
That's the thing with poetry. It flows and you don't want to break the flow by stopping. The words moved together and put me right into the moments. The story went quickly and I was caught up in it for the whole 2 hours it took me to finish it.
I liked Ava and I was glad when she moved on. There were times I wanted to scream at her, and times I actually did, for how stupid she was being and there were times I wanted to hug her and tell her how brave she was or how happy I was for her. Lisa managed to bring at least her main character to life.
Over all I give this 4 stars because even though it's a great book and I have no complaints I just didn't completely love it. I'm not sure what it is but that's still GREAT!
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LibraryThing member DF1AKaitlanM
This book, was a really good quick read. I finshed it in one night, and thats not normal for me. I got so wrapped up in the characters and what was occuring that i felt like i was in the character's shoes, and i felt her pain about losing the love of her life. I could also relate to my own personal
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LibraryThing member Strawberryreviews
After reading The Day Before, my first thought was I need to read more Lisa Schroeder so I went with I Heart You, You Haunt Me. While I wasn't absolutely in love with the book like I was with The Day Before, I still really liked it.
I don't read verse very often. This was the second verse book I
At first Ava came across as kind of annoying to me. I couldn't really relate to her very much she just generally bothered me. As we heard more and more of Ava's story and what her involvement was with Jackson's death, she became easier to relate to. Though I think I did like how we didn't really hear the whole story right away. It was frustrating at times but after awhile i was glad we had to wait to find out some of the things about Jackson's death and Ava's story.
This book was fantastic, I love Lisa Schroeder's writing, and I whole heartedly recommend this book to anyone. I plan to read the rest of her books soon.
I don't read verse very often. This was the second verse book I
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had ever read. But Lisa Schroeder definitely does verse right. She is a brilliant writer and I can't wait to read the rest of her books.At first Ava came across as kind of annoying to me. I couldn't really relate to her very much she just generally bothered me. As we heard more and more of Ava's story and what her involvement was with Jackson's death, she became easier to relate to. Though I think I did like how we didn't really hear the whole story right away. It was frustrating at times but after awhile i was glad we had to wait to find out some of the things about Jackson's death and Ava's story.
This book was fantastic, I love Lisa Schroeder's writing, and I whole heartedly recommend this book to anyone. I plan to read the rest of her books soon.
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LibraryThing member ericajsc
Many times I start a book that I enjoy so much that it doesn’t take me long to read through it. But it is a rare thing when I read a book that I want to go back through it multiple times to really soak in everything about it. I Heart You, You Haunt Me is both of those. I read this book in a
Several books tell a story about a teenager dealing with the death of a loved one. But this is different because Ava and Jackson’s connection wasn’t broken at his death. The fact that Ava has to figure out how to live her life when she’s communicating with her dead boyfriend is an interesting dynamic, especially when Jackson can’t communicate in conventional ways and seems to be confined to Ava’s house. I like the fact that Jackson isn’t haunting her as much as he’s just being with her.
This book cuts straight to the heart. It’s an emotional story, as Ava moves through sadness to surprise and beyond. I continue to be amazed at what powerful stories Schroeder writes. Her words are beautiful, and I love the way she tells an amazing story through the brevity of verse.
To people who are scared of books written in verse, I’d recommend this as a good starting point. Any of Lisa Schroeder’s books would be good (my personal favorite is Chasing Brooklyn), but because of both the story and length of this book, I think it is an excellent point of entry into the world of verse novels.
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matter of hours, and there are whole sections this book I’ve gone back and re-read multiple times and appreciated more with each reading.Several books tell a story about a teenager dealing with the death of a loved one. But this is different because Ava and Jackson’s connection wasn’t broken at his death. The fact that Ava has to figure out how to live her life when she’s communicating with her dead boyfriend is an interesting dynamic, especially when Jackson can’t communicate in conventional ways and seems to be confined to Ava’s house. I like the fact that Jackson isn’t haunting her as much as he’s just being with her.
This book cuts straight to the heart. It’s an emotional story, as Ava moves through sadness to surprise and beyond. I continue to be amazed at what powerful stories Schroeder writes. Her words are beautiful, and I love the way she tells an amazing story through the brevity of verse.
To people who are scared of books written in verse, I’d recommend this as a good starting point. Any of Lisa Schroeder’s books would be good (my personal favorite is Chasing Brooklyn), but because of both the story and length of this book, I think it is an excellent point of entry into the world of verse novels.
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LibraryThing member edspicer
It is amazing and very cute. It’s written very well. It’s very girly. AHS/KS
If you like to read books about love, you will like this book. AHS/SH
If you like to read books about love, you will like this book. AHS/SH
LibraryThing member emvuu
Cute and adorable. Although I could have done less with the cupboard slammings and music tuning. This was a 45 minute read on the train and it is absolutely the most adorable piece of writing I have read The story line isn't depressing even though it deals with death and the main character also
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isn't obsessive, sad and alone. She tries and that is what makes this book count! Show Less
LibraryThing member Maicibmoua27
The novel,I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder encompasses the theme, "Nothing is ever really gone." I chose this theme because even though Ava's boyfriend had past away, she still feels him around her and in her dreams. In the beginning, Ava and Jackson was just a normal teenage couple
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until Jackson accepts a dare. Throughout the middle she perseveres through dealing with Jackson's death and then having him around her as a spirit. Ava only saw him in her dreams and glimpses in the mirror, she cannot see him, but Ava knows that Jackson is back. By the end she has learned that Jackson is back because she needed to let go of him and live her life and so she did. (240/240) Show Less
LibraryThing member LadyJai
Similar in many ways
of death
grief
a hint of haunting
a journey of healing.
I'm enjoying the novel in verse
enjoying Lisa Schroeder
but are all three books
similar in ways
of death
grief
a hint of haunting
a journey of healing?
We shall see
when I read her third
Far From You
of death
grief
a hint of haunting
a journey of healing.
I'm enjoying the novel in verse
enjoying Lisa Schroeder
but are all three books
similar in ways
of death
grief
a hint of haunting
a journey of healing?
We shall see
when I read her third
Far From You
LibraryThing member TheReaderBee
I picked up "I Heart You, You Haunt Me" from the library on a whim. The book is definitely different, written in verse. It was a really quick read, I finished it in about an hour. This story is about Ava, who lost her boyfriend in a tragic accident. We read about how she deals with her grief, and
I'm looking forward to reading Ms. Schroeders's next book. :)
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about how her boyfriend is still 'around'. I enjoyed this book, especially reading how she copes, and finally, moves on. Oh, and the cover is pretty gorgeous!I'm looking forward to reading Ms. Schroeders's next book. :)
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LibraryThing member MrsHillReads
Since this is a novel in verse, it is a very quick intense read. Girls will love this book! It has that "I can't live without him" flavor that is so typical of high school love.
LibraryThing member Liyanna
The author had the original idea to turn her novel into verse form. Personally I felt it took the flow out of the story, so I changed the poems into full sentences and paragraphs (easy to do with my ebook). Then I could really enjoy the story. It read like a train and I finished it after an hour or
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so. It ended too soon though, I wanted more and maybe a different ending (not possible maybe, but still...). Show Less
LibraryThing member Crimin
Picture the one you love most in life taking a huge leap. Now, take that out of metaphorical land and push it into cold, hard reality. One that is cruel and makes it so your love doesn’t come bobbing back to the surface, all smiles and stories; instead, you never see him again.
When I was at the
I read the back, gasped at the sad summary and peeled it open to look inside. Imagine my surprise in finding it was a novel-in-verse! I’m a huge Ellen Hopkins fan, so after I saw the formatting, I marched straight up to the check-out and purchased it. And, boy, I’m glad I did.
This book was wonderful. It showed me a heartbreaking tale of a girl and her dead boyfriend and how, through it all, he came back to help her ease through her grief. It was a quick read too. So, if you’re an Ellen Hopkins fan, or just like paranormal romances, I suggest you pick this up, read it, then give it a home on your bookshelves.
You won’t be disappointed.
When I was at the
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bookstore the other day, I saw this and was instantly grabbed by the cover. You aren’t supposed to judge a book by it’s casing, I know, but something about the girl and boy’s clasped hands (and the boy’s transparent arm) seemed to call to me.I read the back, gasped at the sad summary and peeled it open to look inside. Imagine my surprise in finding it was a novel-in-verse! I’m a huge Ellen Hopkins fan, so after I saw the formatting, I marched straight up to the check-out and purchased it. And, boy, I’m glad I did.
This book was wonderful. It showed me a heartbreaking tale of a girl and her dead boyfriend and how, through it all, he came back to help her ease through her grief. It was a quick read too. So, if you’re an Ellen Hopkins fan, or just like paranormal romances, I suggest you pick this up, read it, then give it a home on your bookshelves.
You won’t be disappointed.
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LibraryThing member HeatherLINC
2.5 stars
Once again Lisa Schroeder has written another quick read about love, grief and moving forward. It reminded me a little of the movie "Ghost" with Jackson being there for Ava despite his death in a tragic accident. However, unlike "Ghost" I didn't really like the female character nor the
My biggest concern with this book was Ava's emotional response to her boyfriend. She was quite obsessed with him and her life revolved around him so deeply, that I was worried about her mental state. I honestly don't know if a fifteen-year-old girl would react the way she did, which made her unbelievable.
In "Chasing Brooklyn", written by the same author, the grief was palpable on every page, but Ava's grief didn't move me the same way. However, I still think "I Heart You, You Haunt Me" will appeal to reluctant readers in their early teens.
Once again Lisa Schroeder has written another quick read about love, grief and moving forward. It reminded me a little of the movie "Ghost" with Jackson being there for Ava despite his death in a tragic accident. However, unlike "Ghost" I didn't really like the female character nor the
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spirit of her dead boyfriend. I found him quite creepy, especially when he started throwing temper tantrums when Ava didn't give him the attention he wanted. My biggest concern with this book was Ava's emotional response to her boyfriend. She was quite obsessed with him and her life revolved around him so deeply, that I was worried about her mental state. I honestly don't know if a fifteen-year-old girl would react the way she did, which made her unbelievable.
In "Chasing Brooklyn", written by the same author, the grief was palpable on every page, but Ava's grief didn't move me the same way. However, I still think "I Heart You, You Haunt Me" will appeal to reluctant readers in their early teens.
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LibraryThing member MidnightBookworm
A great book if you're looking for a quick read. Written in verse, so it's different but overall it's a very cute book. 4 Stars: I liked it, but it's not something I could read over again, once you've read it, it's pretty much done. This book took me 3 days to read, but that's only because I only
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read it during commercial breaks while watching TV, or breaks at work, I think if I would have sat and read it, it would have probably taken about 2 hours, maybe a little longer, but it's a very quick read. Show Less
LibraryThing member Morgan1226
It was an okay book, but it could have had a bit of a better story line and the book could have bee
LibraryThing member abbylibrarian
Ava was so in love with Jackson that now she can't really believe that he's gone. The thing is... maybe he's not really gone... While Ava's trying to deal with her grief, her guilt over his death (which she thinks is her fault), her parents' and friends' concern for her... Jackson's coming back to
I really enjoyed this novel in verse. It gives an accurate portrayal of first love, of not wanting to let go. Strictly PG rated, and the verse novel format will appeal to teens.
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see her. At first, Ava is thrilled that he's not really gone. She wants to spend all her time at home in case he shows up... but then she starts wondering is that's really what she wants... if having a boyfriend who doesn't really exist is enough for her... I really enjoyed this novel in verse. It gives an accurate portrayal of first love, of not wanting to let go. Strictly PG rated, and the verse novel format will appeal to teens.
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LibraryThing member mjmbecky
In an easy to read and follow free-verse style, the poetry behind the story of Ava and Jackson adds nicely to the tone of what's going on. Considering that Ava is haunted, both literally and emotionally, by her boyfriend Jackson, the poetry adds to the haunting affect that is already established by
Having experienced bone-jarring grief in my life, I readily related to the thoughts and feelings that Ava expressed. Her confusion over what she should and shouldn't be feeling, at what point, and with whom was very real and poignant. Adolescence is tough enough without adding the loss of someone you love to that volatile mix. In short, Schroeder's story did it brilliantly. Outside of exploring grief though, this is a nicely paced story that has a beginning and an end, with plenty in between to keep the reader going. I have readily recommended it to all of my students and will continue to recommend this short little book. If you're at all hesitant about poetry, let this little story ease you and fool you with its narrative style.
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her deep sense of grief. What Schroeder captures in the story and poetry is sweet, tender, and deep.Having experienced bone-jarring grief in my life, I readily related to the thoughts and feelings that Ava expressed. Her confusion over what she should and shouldn't be feeling, at what point, and with whom was very real and poignant. Adolescence is tough enough without adding the loss of someone you love to that volatile mix. In short, Schroeder's story did it brilliantly. Outside of exploring grief though, this is a nicely paced story that has a beginning and an end, with plenty in between to keep the reader going. I have readily recommended it to all of my students and will continue to recommend this short little book. If you're at all hesitant about poetry, let this little story ease you and fool you with its narrative style.
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LibraryThing member alyssaneely
this gives you a mistory but to understand it you have to read all of it
Awards
South Dakota Teen Choice Book Awards (Honor — 2010)
The Flume: NH Teen Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2010)
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (Selection — 2009)
Young Adult Favorites Award (2010)
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YA A Sch