Green, J. (2007). Looking for Alaska. New York: Speak.
Summary of the book:
Summary of the book:
John Green’s novel, “Looking for Alaska,” begins with Miles, the protagonist, with his family at his going away party. He is moving from Florida to the boarding school in Alabama. Miles leaves his boring and safe life with his parents and encounters new experiences. In the boarding school, he meets Chip, his roommate aka the Colonel. The Colonel gives Miles the nickname of Pudge and introduces him to the rest of the inner circle. Miles then meets Alaska Young who is a complex teenage girl, and together they face situations. In the end, this group of teenagers experiences a major loss, when one of them makes a bad choice, on a cold wintry night.
Response:
“Looking for Alaska” is a well-written novel that will surely capture the interest of its intended audience, young adults. This novel will be relevant to teenagers, since it is about the experiences a group of teenagers go through, learning about life and death, and having to pick up the pieces and move on with their lives. It is worth mentioning that this book was in the ALA’s most frequently banned books I the 21st century. The grade levels targeted are 9-12. Textbook connections can be, “Paper Towns” by John Green and “Turtles All the Way Down” by John Green, as well.
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