Books like Between the lines by Jodi Picoult
In a fairy‑tale that exists both on the page and in the lives of two teens, Prince Oliver (16) longs to break free from his royal destiny while Delilah (15), an isolated senior, becomes obsessed with him and his story. Told in their separate voices, the novel follows their unexpected partnership as they try to liberate the prince from the confines of his tale, exploring themes of identity, freedom, and the power of stories.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jodi Picoult
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