"Read for Your Life #17" by Katherine Paterson follows a young protagonist who embarks on a transformative journey through the magical world of literature. As they delve into various books, the characters from each story come to life, opening up new perspectives on friendship, courage, and self-discovery. Through the challenges they face and the lessons learned from both fictional and real-life scenarios, the protagonist gains insight into their own identity and purpose. The narrative emphasizes the power of stories to shape lives, inspire change, and encourage empathy, making it a heartfelt exploration of the impact of reading on one's life. [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.