Project 17 is a young adult novel, written by Laurie Faria Stolarz, published by Hyperion Books in 2007.

It tells the tale of six teens who break into the abandoned mental institution, the Danvers State Hospital.

Derik is flunking out of school, and he decides to submit his film to a contest and save himself from a future of flipping burgers at his parents' diner.

She makes it her duty to rescue Christine Belle's doll; Christy after discovering her journal.

Greta's motive for working on Derik's film is the opportunity to be on television and possibly launch her acting career.

Chet's motive for helping out Derik is the opportunity to spend a night away from his troubled home life.

Her school guidance counselor advises her to try to get involved in more extra-curricular activities, which leads to her agreeing to help Derik with his film.