Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska by John Green is a young adult fiction novel published by Penguin on March 3, 2005. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Miles Halter, who is intrigued by famous last words and seeks adventure beyond his sheltered life. He enrolls in a boarding school, Culver Creek, where he encounters Alaska Young, a captivating figure who leads him into a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
Readers will find themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the complexities of grief woven throughout the narrative. The book delves into the transformative experiences of adolescence, highlighting the profound impact individuals can have on one another. As Miles navigates his relationships and confronts the realities of life and loss, the story offers a poignant reflection on the search for meaning and connection.
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The award-winning, genre-defining debut from John Green, the #1 international bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars
Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award • A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist • A New York Times Bestseller • A USA Today Bestseller • NPR’s Top Ten Best-Ever Teen Novels • TIME magazine’s 100 Best Young Adult Novels of All Time • A PBS Great American Read Selection • Millions of copies sold!
First drink. First prank. First friend. First love.
Last words.
Miles Halter is fascinated by famous last words—and tired of his safe life at home. He leaves for boarding school to seek what the dying poet François Rabelais called “The Great Perhaps.” Much awaits Miles at Culver Creek, including Alaska Young, who will pull Miles into her labyrinth and catapult him into the Great Perhaps.
Looking for Alaska brilliantly chronicles the indelible impact one life can have on another. A modern classic, this stunning debut marked #1 bestselling author John Green’s arrival as a groundbreaking new voice in contemporary fiction.
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