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Between the Lines

By Samantha van Leer and Jodi Picoult
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Between the Lines by Samantha van Leer and Jodi Picoult is a whimsical tale about Delilah, a teenager who discovers that a character in her favourite fairy tale, Oliver, is more than just words on a page. The story explores the boundary between reality and fantasy as Delilah and Oliver attempt to bridge their worlds, blending elements of romance, adventure, and the enchanting power of stories.
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This enchanting story melds the worlds of reality and fantasy, drawing readers into a tale of a teenage girl who discovers that the fairy tale she's reading is more real than she could have imagined. You’ll enjoy this book if you’re a fan of imaginative stories that explore the boundaries between fiction and reality, and if you're charmed by the idea of characters leaping off the page into our world.

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Internationally bestselling author Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha van Leer team up to create a story about a girl who crosses the border between reality and fantasy in a perilous search for her own happy ending.

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What happens when happily ever after ...isn't?

Delilah hates school as much as she loves books. In fact, there's one book in particular she can't get enough of. If anyone knew how many times she has read and reread the sweet little fairy tale she found in the library, especially the popular kids, she'd be sent to social Siberia - forever.

To Delilah, though, this fairy tale is more than just words on the page. Sure, there's a handsome (well, okay, hot) prince, and a castle, and an evil villain, but it feels as if there's something deeper going on. And one day, Delilah finds out there is.

Turns out, this Prince Charming is real, and a certain fifteen-year-old loner has caught his eye. But they're from two different worlds, and how can it ever possibly work?

Together with her daughter Samantha van Leer, Jodi Picoult has written a classic fairy tale with a uniquely modern twist in Between the Lines.

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Between the Lines by Samantha van Leer and Jodi Picoult is well-received for its imaginative and engaging story that blurs the lines between reality and fairy tales. Many readers appreciate its creative narrative and charming characters, noting that it provides an entertaining escape for both younger audiences and adults. The collaborative writing style between the authors is often praised, alongside its rich illustrations, making it a visually and intellectually appealing read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760110970

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

JODI PICOULT is the author of twenty novels. Her most recent, The Storyteller, Lone Wolf, Sing You Home and House Rules, have all been number one on the Australian and New Zealand fiction bestseller lists. Jodi lives in New Hampshire with her husband and three children. Read more about Jodi on her website: www.jodipicoult.com.au

SAMANTHA VAN LEER is a junior in high school, who conceived the idea for this book and pitched it to her mum while she was in the middle of a book tour. In her spare time, she can be found playing softball, doing contemporary dance, acting and singing in musicals, and cuddling on the ground with her two dogs, Dudley and Oliver - for whom the prince in this fairytale was named.

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