# Pay it Forward

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- Book: [Pay it Forward](https://www.bookquiver.com/catherine-ryan-hyde/pay-it-forward) ([Pay it Forward.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/catherine-ryan-hyde/pay-it-forward.md))
- Authors: [Catherine Ryan Hyde](https://www.bookquiver.com/catherine-ryan-hyde)
- Publisher: Transworld Digital
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-4812-699-6
- Published: 2012-02-29
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

This thought-provoking, compulsive novel shows how a simple story has the power to move you in the most extraordinary ways. From Richard & Judy bestselling Catherine Ryan Hyde, perfect for fans of Mark Haddon, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold. 'Hyde's book delivers a profound vision: The simple magic of the human heart' - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE '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 pulls off a poignant, gutsy ending without bathos' - LOS ANGELES TIMES ********************************************************************************* THE EXTRADORINARY STORY OF A PERFECT IDEA... 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? Now a feature film starring Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey.