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Pay it Forward [Paperback]

Catherine Ryan Hyde (Author)
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Publication Date: 8 Oct 2007

It all started with the social studies teacher's extra-credit project: Think of an idea for world change, and put it into action.

Whilst this proved a little ambitious for most of his classmates, twelve-year-old Trevor thought he would start by doing something good for three people. But instead of paying him back, he would ask them to "pay it forward" by doing a favour for three more people. If it all went to plan, Trevor thought, it would be the start of a long chain of human kindness . . .

Sound unlikely to you? Well a lot of other people had their doubts too - Trevor's teacher, his classmates, his mother, in fact everyone in his small California town. It could never really work. . . could it?

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Black Swan; Paperback Edition, First Printing edition (8 Oct 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552774251
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552774253
  • Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.4 x 19.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 57,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Heartwarming, funny, and bittersweet... A quiet, steady masterpiece with an incandescent ending (Kirkus Reviews )

The philosophy behind this book is so intriguing, and the optimism so contagious... a book that lingers long after the last page (Denver Post )

Hyde's book delivers a profound vision: The simple magic of the human heart (San Francisco Chronicle )

The story is quick read, told with lean sentences and an edge... Hyde pulls off a poignant, gutsy ending without bathos (Los Angeles Time )

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Three imperfect people. One perfect idea . . . The extraordinary, inspirational novel from the author of Love in the Present Tense
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A touching novel 21 July 2003
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Pay it Forward (recently made into an inferior film) is wonderful and original novel about a less than ordinary boy changing the world for the better. Twelve-year-old Trevor lives with his poor, divorced mother, he has a hard life in which he is almost forced to act grown-up. When a new teacher starts at his school and gives the class a project to come up with an idea that will make the world a better place, Trevor is extremely enthusiastic. He comes up with this idea: do a good deed for three people and then ask them to do a good deed to three people, thus as the chain grows, it ultimately leads to a friendlier place and populace all round. Unfortunately, not everybody is trustworthy and honest.

I really enjoyed his touching novel: the author really makes the idea come to life, as the diverse characters are completely realistic and the plot complex and layered. Many different stories are going on at once, but they all merge into a single idea. This book should be read by all, although it may not change our way of life, but it will give us all hope.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, thought provoking and entertaining to the end 15 Dec 2006
By Paul J. Tayler
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I first read this book a few years ago - a chance purchase before going on holiday. The premise sounded interesting - a young school boy with a plan to change the world in a very real way by carrying out three considerable good deeds. The philosophy behind his idea - that you have to 'pay the favour forward' to three more people.

This occurs in the background - the main characters almost oblivious to the effects of his projetc until close to the end. Iin the meantime, the story involves an exploration into many facets of the human condition; families, racism, selflessness, unconditional love, the break-up of the family unit..

I defy anyone to read this book and not be touched by the ending. I finished it in two sittings (and got sub-burnt as a result!!) and I can honestly say the sunburn was worth it.

It is one of those books whose philosophy, characters and impact will last for your lifetime. Oh i and I would give the film 3/5 as it really fails to invoke the emotional response of the book.

A must buy!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, the best book i have read for a very long time ! 9 Sep 2001
By sarahthain2@tinyworld.co.uk
Format:Paperback
All I wanted to do after finishing this book was phone someone and talk to them about it. I was in a daze and thought that I must do something, talk to someone, anyone!! I only bought the book to see what it was like before I saw the film. It is so easy to read,as it is in small chapters, which is brilliant for a mum like me, but I couldn't put the thing down. I very rarely cry at books but this had my sobbing and smiling at the same time. As you are reading it feels so real, as if you are looking at something that has really happened. It draws you in and won't let you go. Can it be so easy to change the world, but i speak like all the adults in the story who believe that human nature would not let it happen. But how do we know until we try. I have recommended that everyone i know read it and I feel that it should be used in schools to make children think about their actions. All I can say is FANTASTIC.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another fab read!!
This author can do no wrong,I fell in love with the first book I read Chasing Windmills and I was hooked. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mrs. G. mcmonagle
2.0 out of 5 stars Not really impressed
I thought I'd give this book ago, since the film is apparently quite good. I can't say I really cared for it though. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Scarlett
5.0 out of 5 stars This book made me cry
And I thought I was big and tough and old and cynical.
Thank you Ms Hyde for having such a good idea and then executing it so beautifully.
Published 2 months ago by martin g cummins
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
I had seen the film Pay it forward and loved it! The book was even better.It grips you right from the start.It is funny,sad enlightening and engaging. Read more
Published 3 months ago by lynn whiten
5.0 out of 5 stars If only!
A really great story about how even the smallest of us can find a way to change the world for the better - if only we could all do this one thing it would ripple around the world... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Angela S. Howard
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings about the idea.
I bought this book to read as part of a book club. I did not really like the style and it took me half the book to really get into it. Once there, I enjoyed it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. Pinch
5.0 out of 5 stars WELL WORTH IT
I think this is quite possibly one of my favourite books and its well worth the money I payed for it.
Published 15 months ago by TBWS Productions
4.0 out of 5 stars Great idea - great book
Twelve year old Trevor takes his new teacher's assignment seriously when the message on the board says, `Think of an idea for world change and put it into action'. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Algernon Flowers
2.0 out of 5 stars Pay it Forward
Catherine Ryan Hyde is an accomplished novelist, but with 'Pay it Forward' she dos'nt accomplish a good idea for world change, and then put it into action. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2010 by Christine
3.0 out of 5 stars Pay it forward
I was unlucky to watch the film before I read the book, so unfortunately for me the book was slightly different from the film. It is still a touching and heartwarming book though.
Published on 11 May 2010 by Kari Anne Camursoy
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