In "Backwards" by Todd Mitchell, the story follows a high school student named a protagonist grappling with personal identity and the complexities of adolescence. After a life-changing event, he is cast into an unexpected journey where he navigates the challenges of friendship, love, and self-discovery. As he experiences life in reverse over the course of a year, he learns to confront his past mistakes, overcome his insecurities, and embrace growth in a way that transforms him. This unique narrative structure invites readers to reflect on the significance of every decision and the importance of cherishing relationships along the way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 288 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2013 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .