The List of Things That Will Not Change

By Rebecca Stead | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

EIGHT STARRED REVIEWS! The reassuring book kids and families need right now.

\"An absolute original . . . a story that kids will love.\" --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder

At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things will always stay the same. A soon-to-be classic by the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me.


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.

When Dad tells Bea that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is thrilled. Bea loves Jesse, and when he and Dad get married, she'll finally (finally!) have what she's always wanted--a sister. Even though she's never met Jesse's daughter, Sonia, Bea is sure that they'll be \"just like sisters anywhere.\"

As the wedding day approaches, Bea will learn that making a new family brings questions, surprises, and joy, and readers will discover why the New York Times called Rebecca Stead a \"writer of great feeling.\"

\"An undeniably beautiful book.\" --The New York Times

\"No author writing today observes young lives with more clarity, tenderness, and grace.\" --Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan

\"Stead truly understands the inner life of kids.\" --Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Hello, Universe and You Go First

Editions of The List of Things That Will Not Change

Hardcover
ISBN 9781101938096
Hardcover
ISBN 9781101938102
Paperback
ISBN 9781101938126
EBook
ISBN 9781101938119
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780593155363
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780593155370
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780593155356

Read an Excerpt

EIGHT STARRED REVIEWS! The reassuring book kids and families need right now.

\"An absolute original . . . a story that kids will love.\" --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder

At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things will always stay the same. A soon-to-be classic by the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me.


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.

When Dad tells Bea that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is thrilled. Bea loves Jesse, and when he and Dad get married, she'll finally (finally!) have what she's always wanted--a sister. Even though she's never met Jesse's daughter, Sonia, Bea is sure that they'll be \"just like sisters anywhere.\"

As the wedding day approaches, Bea will learn that making a new family brings questions, surprises, and joy, and readers will discover why the New York Times called Rebecca Stead a \"writer of great feeling.\"

\"An undeniably beautiful book.\" --The New York Times

\"No author writing today observes young lives with more clarity, tenderness, and grace.\" --Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan

\"Stead truly understands the inner life of kids.\" --Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Hello, Universe and You Go First

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The List of Things That Will Not Change about?

EIGHT STARRED REVIEWS! The reassuring book kids and families need right now.

\"An absolute original . . . a story that kids will love.\" --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder

At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things will always stay the same. A soon-to-be classic by the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me.


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.

When Dad tells Bea that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is thrilled. Bea loves Jesse, and when he and Dad get married, she'll finally (finally!) have what she's always wanted--a sister. Even though she's never met Jesse's daughter, Sonia, Bea is sure that they'll be \"just like sisters anywhere.\"

As the wedding day approaches, Bea will learn that making a new family brings questions, surprises, and joy, and readers will discover why the New York Times called Rebecca Stead a \"writer of great feeling.\"

\"An undeniably beautiful book.\" --The New York Times

\"No author writing today observes young lives with more clarity, tenderness, and grace.\" --Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan

\"Stead truly understands the inner life of kids.\" --Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Hello, Universe and You Go First

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The List of Things That Will Not Change?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

Where can I read a sample of The List of Things That Will Not Change?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781101938096

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The List of Things That Will Not Change?

Rebecca Stead

Who is the Publisher of the book The List of Things That Will Not Change?

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The List of Things That Will Not Change is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781101938096) and hardcover(ISBN 9781101938102) and paperback(ISBN 9781101938126) and ebook(ISBN 9781101938119) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593155363) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593155370) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780593155356)

Where can I buy The List of Things That Will Not Change online or support local independent bookshops?

You can buy The List of Things That Will Not Change from below

Where can I buy The List of Things That Will Not Change?