Susan asked Catherine Ryan Hyde:

Love your books (as an adult reader). Wonder which might be best for an 11 year old?

Catherine Ryan Hyde Hi Susan. The quick answer that springs to mind is the Young Readers' Edition of Pay It Forward. That was really done with an 11-year-old in mind. I have five dedicated YA books: Becoming Chloe, The Year of my Miraculous Reappearance, Diary of a Witness, Jumpstart the World, and The Day I Killed James. Theoretically that makes them all 12-18, but they are pretty mature for YA, and I generally like to recommend them for 14-18. Of them, I'd say the most appropriate for younger readers would be The Year of my Miraculous Reappearance and Diary of a Witness. They revolve around very serious themes, but I think if the 11-year-old is a mature reader, they would be okay. I'd be most comfortable if you read them yourself first. Hope that helps.

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