73 pages • 2 hours read
Ellie TerryForget Me Not
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry follows middle schooler Calliope Snow (Calli June) as she navigates her Tourette syndrome and tries to make a lasting friendship with Jinsong P’eng, despite her mom's frequent relocations. The story, written from dual perspectives in verse, touches on themes of neurodiversity, self-acceptance, bullying in schools, and the complexities of child-parent relationships. The source material includes detailed depictions of ableism, bullying, and child neglect.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry highlight its heartfelt narrative and strong portrayal of Tourette syndrome. Readers appreciate the authentic voice and lyrical prose. While some note the plot's predictability, the emotional depth and character development receive consistent praise. Overall, it's a touching read that sensitively addresses important themes.
Who Should Read Forget Me Not?
Readers who would enjoy Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry are typically pre-teens and young teens drawn to emotional and introspective stories about navigating middle school and personal identity. Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder and Sharon M. Draper's Out of My Mind will find this heartfelt narrative deeply engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
HL670LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Disability
Mental Illness
Identity: Mental Health
Relationships: Friendship
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth