Jenny Downham

Jenny Downham is a British author known for her young adult novels, including 'Before I Die' and 'You Against Me'. Her works often explore themes of love, family, and personal struggle.

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. Before I Die

    A poignant and heart-wrenching narrative follows the journey of a sixteen-year-old girl grappling with terminal leukemia. As she confronts her mortality, she creates a list of things she wants to experience before her time runs out, ranging from the mundane to the profound. Through her quest for fulfillment and meaning, she navigates the complexities of family dynamics, friendship, and first love, all while coming to terms with her impending fate. The story is a raw and honest exploration of life, death, and the indomitable spirit of a young girl determined to live fully in the face of the inevitable.