Pay It Forward
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 18.2K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 311 pages.
About Pay It Forward
The story of how a boy who believed in the goodness of human nature set out to change the world.Pay It Forward is a wondrous and moving novel about Trevor McKinney, a twelve-year-old boy in a small California town who accepts the challenge that his teacher gives his class, a chance to earn extra credit by coming up with a plan to change the world for the better -- and to put that plan into action.The idea that Trevor comes up with is so simple and so naïve that when others learn of it they are dismissive. Even Trevor himself begins to doubt when his "pay it forward" plan seems to founder on a combination of bad luck and the worst of human nature.In the end, Pay It Forward is the story of seemingly ordinary people made extraordinary by the simple faith of a child. In the tradition of the successful and inspirational television show Touched by an Angel, and the phenomenally successful novel and film Forrest Gump, Pay It Forward is a work of charm, wit, and remarkable inspiration, a story of hope for today and for many tomorrows to come.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Catherine Ryan Hyde |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 311 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,220 |
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What genre is Pay It Forward?
Pay It Forward is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Pay It Forward worth reading?
Based on 18.2K reader ratings, Pay It Forward has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Pay It Forward?
Pay It Forward has 311 pages.
Who wrote Pay It Forward?
Pay It Forward was written by Catherine Ryan Hyde. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Pay It Forward?
The ISBN-13 for Pay It Forward is 9780743412020.0.
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