Before I Die
6 awards & honors · incl. Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year
About “Before I Die”
Before I Die (2007) by Jenny Downham follows Tessa, who has months to live, as she compiles a To Do Before I Die list—topped by sex—and seeks new experiences while her failing body struggles, all while navigating relationships with her father, brother, estranged mother, best friend, and new boyfriend.
Awards & honors
- Winner — Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year
- Winner — Booklist Children's Editors' Choice
- Winner — Book Sense Children's Pick List
- Winner — Kirkus Reviews Editor Choice Award
- Winner — Publishers Weekly Flying Start Author
- Winner — ALA Best Books for Young Adults Top 10
Book details
- Published
- 2008
- Latest edition
- 2008 · ISBN 9780375849374
- ISBN
- 9780375849374
View more editions (7)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Before I Die | 2008 | 9780375849374 | Buy on Amazon |
| Before I Die | 2008 | 9781407042138 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Before I die | 2008 | 9781410407764 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Before I Die | 2007 | 9780385751551 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Before I Die | 2007 | 9780385751582 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Before I die | 2007 | 9780385751551 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Before I Die | 2007 | 9780739362884 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Before I Die?
Before I Die by Jenny Downham has 336 pages.
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