Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer is a whimsical young adult fantasy novel that blurs the boundary between fiction and reality. The story follows Delilah, a bookish teenager who finds solace in a fairytale novel she reads repeatedly. Prince Oliver is everything she could wish for in her favourite story—courageous, kind, and adventurous. But what begins as a typical reader’s daydream turns extraordinary when Oliver speaks to her from the pages of the book.
As Delilah discovers, Oliver is more than a character trapped in a predictable story. He’s a restless soul desperate to escape his scripted existence and experience life beyond the confines of printed words. The novel becomes a clever blend of romance, fantasy, and self-discovery as the two hatch a plan that could change both their worlds forever. A companion to Off the Page, this imaginative tale celebrates the magic of books and the connection between readers and the stories they love.
Ideal for young adult readers and anyone who has ever longed for their favourite fictional characters to be real, Between the Lines is a heartfelt, charming read about courage, destiny, and believing in the impossible.
