"Fade" by Robert Cormier tells the story of Paul, a high school student who discovers he has the ability to become invisible. Initially excited by this newfound power, Paul soon realizes that with it comes a heavy burden. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence, he uses his ability to uncover secrets and observe those around him, particularly his classmates and teachers. However, the ethical implications of his invisibility weigh on him, leading to disturbing encounters and difficult choices. The novel explores themes of morality, isolation, and the consequences of power, ultimately revealing the darker side of human nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Lions Tracks, Puffin, Puffin Teenage Fiction .

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 310 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 2004 by Turtleback Books .

Robert Cormier, originally a journalist, wrote for young adults for many years. His work is known for its devastating truthfulness. He has achieved success on both sides of the Atlantic. Robert Cormier lived most of his life in Massachussetts; he died in 2000.