Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2014
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"Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction," edited by Carrie Ryan, features a collection of captivating short stories that explore the theme of prophecy across various genres. Each tale presents a unique interpretation of what it means to foresee the future—some offering hope, while others delve into the darker sides of fate. The anthology includes contributions from notable authors, weaving together narratives that interrogate destiny, choice, and how knowledge of the future can both empower and disrupt. Readers will embark on a journey through the complexities of prediction, questioning whether knowledge is a blessing or a curse. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by Delacorte Press .
Carrie Ryan lives in North Carolina with her partner. She trained to be a lawyer before becoming a full-time writer.