Invincible Summer [Hardcover]

Jean Ferris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1999

Seventeen-year-old Robin, in treatment for leukemia, falls in love with a boy who also has the disease, and together they attempt to survive their ordeal.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This bittersweet, lyrical novel describes a girl's first romance--and her struggle with leukemia. Ages 12-up.
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From School Library Journal

Grade 9-12 Robin Gregory, a 17-year-old midwestern farm girl, is awaiting a battery of tests in the hospital when she meets personable Rick Winn, who is a striking contrast to the immature hometown boys she has known. Rick, who is undergoing chemotherapy, distracts Robin from her anxiety through his warmth and humor. When she learns that she too has leukemia, Rick provides constant support, helping her cope with her fear and anger and encouraging her when the treatments leave her moody, ugly, and debilitated. Love blossoms as they share their hopes and fears, and in a particularly touching moment, the two make love after leaving the hospital. Their optimism is short-lived, however, as Rick learns that his cancer has spread and can no longer be contained. Robin assumes the supporter role, helping Rick struggle with his rage at life's unfairness. Ferris skillfully avoids the hazard of mawkishness inherent in such a dual Love Story situation. The emotionally powerful ending affirms life with such intensity that it will leave readers appreciating the present moment more fully. Rick and Robin face adversity with courage, yet realistically fall prey to occasional despair. The book radiates love and caring between both the main characters and Robin's courageous family. Readers who sobbed over Doris Lund's Eric (Harper, 1974) won't finish Invincible Summer dry-eyed either. Merilyn S. Burrington, Vergennes Union High School, Vt.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Peter Smith Pub Inc (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844669709
• ISBN-13: 978-0844669700
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,442,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For All Seasons, August 6, 2003

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Linda "Linda" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invincible Summer (Aerial Fiction) (Paperback)

Rick and Robin are soulmates,but the tragedy is that they are both fughting leukemia...this book's going to make some people cry so be sure the tissue box is full and close by.

I almost gave this amazing story 5 stars.Only Jean Ferris' talk of God made me lower it...for the reason that I'm not too sure she likes Him.

Robin's virginity issue couldn't have been handled more tastefully.

Invincible Summer follows Rick and Robin's relationship through each of the 4 seasons.

This is a beautiful and gripping story but expect it to end with a question mark.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Read, June 18, 2003

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Francine B. Johnson "Francine Johnson" (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Invincible Summer (Hardcover)

Invincible Summer by Jean Ferris is a fabulous book for teenagers. The words are not too complex and it is a quick read, but the plot is uplifting and precious. While reading this book I felt emotionally charged, I cried, I laughed, I fell in love, and I suffered.

This novel tells the story of a 17 year old girl diagnosed with Leukemia. When diagnosed, she is confronted with fears she had never known before. But as she struggles through chemo-therapy and the effects, she meets a boy, also with leukemia, who shares her pain. These two teenagers experience true love. They feel together and love together. And although they do have sex (I see a parent disagrees in an earlier review) the author does not include any details unapropriate for the age group and adds it in addition to the love they feel, not as proof of the love they feel. Now, that I've argued my point. I will encourage every reader to get this novel (from a library or amazon.) It is an easy and quick read, but it will touch you and teach you. It's DEFINITELY worth the read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book ROCKS!, May 17, 2001

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Ytossie (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invincible Summer (Aerial Fiction) (Paperback)

I just want to say that this is the first book in my life that i actually loved!! it has soo much detail and robin(the main character) is such a strong girl and she is in love with a nicest and carring boy! i loved this book sooo much and the story is soo amazingly good! it makes you feel like your in the story and experiencing those same things! all i gotta say is YOU GOTTA READ THIS BOOK!! thank you!!!!