Off the Page

Written by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer

Narrated by Raj Ghatak, Thomas Judd and Penelope Rawlins

An enchanting YA novel from Number One bestselling author Jodi Picoult, co-written with her teenage daughter.

Meant for each other . . .

Meet Oliver, a prince literally taken from the pages of a fairy tale and transported into the real world. Meet Delilah, the girl who wished Oliver into being. It's a miracle that seems perfect at first — but there are complications. To exist in Delilah's world, Oliver must take the place of a regular boy. Enter Edgar, who agrees to play Oliver's role in the pages of Delilah's favorite book. But just when it seems that the plan will work, everything gets turned upside down.

In this multilayered universe, the line between what's on the page and what's possible is blurred. Is there a way for everyone to live happily ever after?

Off the Page is a stand-alone novel as well as the sequel to the authors' bestseller Between the Lines, and is perfect for readers looking for a fairytale ending.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hachette UK Audio
• Release date: Jun 4, 2015
• ISBN: 9781473614864

Jodi Picoult

JODI PICOULT is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-six novels. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the New England Bookseller Award for Fiction, the ALA’s Alex Award, the New Hampshire Literary Award for Outstanding Literary Merit, and the prestigious Sarah Josepha Hale Award in recognition of her distinguished body of written work. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband. They have three children. You can visit her website at wwww.jodipicoult.com  

Reviews for Off the Page

[vickimarie2002 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this book! It went great with the first book and I think I liked it better if the two.

[shannon.dolgos · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I'm a huge fan of Jodi Picoult, and I know that she wrote this sequel with her daughter Samantha. So, kudos for encouragment, Mom.

However, these books are not your normal Jodi Picoult writings. So, if you are looking for an unexpected twist that leaves your jaw dropping, these are the books for you. That being said, both my daughter and I read and enjoyed the unfolding of Delilah and Oliver's fairy tale.

Not everyone gets their happily ever after, and others find a new world...

[jenn88-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Off the Page is a sequel to Between the Lines. It's a cute, light read.

In order for Oliver to live in Delilah's world, he must switch places with a regular boy. Edgar is a loner. He agrees to go into the book because, as a gamer, it would be a dream come true for him. The book begins with Oliver starting high school and learning to adjust to the world he so desperately wanted to be a part of, with Delilah as his coach. But the book attempts to correct itself and the characters, both on and off the page, try to find ways to make everyone happy.

Often times confusing with Edgar and Oliver as Oliver has to go by "Edgar" in his new world.

I won a copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads.

[tessa.johnson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This postmodern novel is told from three different points of view. Oliver is a princess in a fairy tale that Delilah loves. Through some magic told in the previous book (I haven’t read) Oliver manages to switch places with Edgar, pulling Edgar into the book and Oliver into the real world. Off the Page alternates between these three main characters as they learn to appreciate what they have or had, learn the difference between a fairy tale prince and a boy in the real world, and discover that the book wants Oliver back! Preteens and early teens will appreciate Delilah’s desire for the fairy tale prince, and will empathize with the challenges all three teens are facing. Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors. The research she does for each book is amazing and her writing is captivating. She writes "ripped from the headlines" type novels with accuracy, kindness, and humor. Samantha van Leer is Picoult's daughter and the primary writer of this book. Her style is much different than Picoult's and less to my liking.

[kerilynned · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I think I like this book a little better than the first one. It was a fun easy read but there was one part of the ending that I was a little upset/unsure about. I felt like Edgar's mom would be pretty upset with the fact that he was pretty much giving up his whole life to be with her. I thought for sure that she would fight some way to make it possible for him to go back to his real life but still have the book and somehow go to visit his mom. The only thing I can think of is that she never fully believed it was real and that maybe she thought that was her own version of heaven? Either way it kind of stinks that he will never grow up, get married and have kids. What mother wouldn't want that for their child?? I am actually hoping that maybe they will make another book. I think there is still so much that could be told. :)

[eeminxs · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A bit confusing at times as the characters need to go by different namesx this is still a cute story about dreams coming true. The twiwt here is that the guys are able to find their way into their deeam world and see if it is really what they hoped it is what they imagined it be. This would be great for middle school kids.

[susan.macura · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the companion book to their previously published book “Between the Lines” that takes up where the other book left off. Oliver is still outside the fairy tale and has moved with his mother to the same town that Delilah lives in. Of course, there are many things that he must get used to as he has never gone to school, etc. but must do so as Edgar, the guy who replaced him in the tale. Nothing goes according to plan, and this book details all the missteps and tragedies that befall humans, as well as the complexities of living in a fairy tale. This is beautifully written from all three main characters’ perspectives – Delilah, Oliver and Edgar.

[vavaviolet · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Warning: This review contains some spoilers. Sorry.Off the Page is the companion book to Between the Lines; I suggest you read both to fully appreciate the story.First off I just have to say that I absolutely love the dedication page of this book! It's clever, funny and it gives us a glimpse of Picoult's relationship with her kids, specifically with her daughter/co-author Samantha. I'm hoping they will collaborate again in the very near future.The book still contains beautiful illustrations as the first book, as well as the changing text color depending on the point of view (Delilah, Oliver and Edgar). I particularly found the pov of Oliver amusing. As the story opens, we find out what happened to Oliver and Delilah after the former successfully escaped the book. Oliver has become quite popular at school, girls in particular, which makes Delilah feel alienated and jealous. Edgar, who has assumed Oliver's place in the book, is feeling homesick. On top of that, the book is trying to correct itself, overwriting the story Edgar came up with to go back to its original form.Before long, Oliver and Delilah's happily ever after is threatened as characters in the book begin switching with people in their life. In the end they realize that not everybody will have a happy ending and that sometimes you have to sacrifice your own happiness to save the one you love.I like Jules better in this story, we get to see that she's not as tough or cold as she appears to be. Same goes with Seraphima who is less irritating in this book than in the previous one. Even mean girl Allie showed an endearing side to her towards the end of the story. I also loved reading Jessamyn's thoughts that appears in between pov's.I think the authors did a great job tying up all the loose ends and giving it an ending that would satisfy readers. Yes, it's not happily ever after for everyone, but it will still leave a smile on your lips. I felt the story lost its momentum halfway, but quickly picked up near the end. I have to admit I like Oliver better than Delilah (I find her whiny), but I do love them together.Overall, I love this book (it's on my favorites list) and I look forward to reading more of Picoult's works. I give this 4 out of 5 stars.Bonus Tip: IMO, pages 246 - 248 is one of the most romantic scenes between Oliver and Delilah.