"Read for Your Life #16" by Katherine Paterson follows the journey of a young protagonist as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a world filled with expectations and uncertainties. The story delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the importance of literature in finding one's voice. Through a series of encounters and experiences, the character learns valuable life lessons that encourage them to embrace their individuality and pursue their passions. The narrative combines poignant moments with a touch of humor, ultimately inspiring readers to persevere and appreciate the transformative power of stories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 25 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 2011 by Clarion Books .

Katie Paterson lives in the Midlands and is the mother of two grown children. Her ambition is to keep reading alive for children.