I usually give a book 40 pages. If it doesn't grab me by then, adios. With young adult books, you can usually tell by Page 4 if it's worth the time. The author establishes the conflict early, sometimes in the first sentence. The themes of hope, family, friendship and overcoming hardship appeal to most everyone.

This quote is about judging books for young adults. The quote suggests that when reading books meant for a young adult audience, the reader should be able to tell if a book is worth their time in just four pages. The author suggests that the best way to do this is to look for the early establishment of conflict, and look for themes of hope, family, friendship and overcoming hardship. If these elements are present in the book, it is usually worth the reader’s time. Otherwise, the reader should not spend any more time with it.