In "Paradise" by Joan Elizabeth Goodman, the narrative unfolds as a young girl's life intertwines with the complexities of adolescence and the haunting realities of her family's past. Set against the backdrop of a summer spent in a seemingly idyllic location, the protagonist grapples with her identity, relationships, and the secrets that linger just beneath the surface. As she encounters the freedom and constraints of her environment, she discovers the true meaning of paradise is anything but simple. The story beautifully examines themes of innocence, loss, and the bittersweet nature of growing up, leading to a transformative journey of self-discovery. [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 12-17 years.

There are 224 pages in this book.

It 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 2006 by Clarion Books .

Joan Elizabeth Goodman has written four novels for young adults, including three historical novels. Fernando Rangel illustrated The Panama Canal (Mikaya Press, 1998).