Flora and Julian have lived with Person for three years. Since they came to her, she has adopted them, and she has gotten married, so they also now have a dad. They are happy, but there are still things missing from their lives.
They hear other kids talk about the stories their parents tell about their birth and the many wonderful baby pictures their parents show off. Flora and Julian don't have those birth stories or the baby pictures. Convinced that they began some other way, they feel lost when it comes to their origin stories.
Flora has trouble using her words to express her sadness. Julian wears a crazy, fake smile to cover up his sadness. He also hides food in his closet because he remembers living in foster homes that didn't feed him enough. Person tries to explain that she loves them and will forever, but it isn't easy to convince them. With her help they go on the search for where and how they began.
Author Caela Carter explores the foster care system and the fact that everyone has their own origin stories and their own family structure. Full of emotional ups and downs, FOREVER, OR A LONG, LONG TIME is sure to touch the hearts of readers middle grade and up.
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