Looking for Alaska
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2005 · Est. 6.5 hour read

Looking for Alaska

Written by John Green

A boarding school adventure leads to love, loss, and life's ultimate questions.

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256 pages· 69,004 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 850L
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Bookroo's summary

Miles Halter leaves his mundane life for Culver Creek, seeking the 'Great Perhaps.' There, he meets the enigmatic Alaska Young, whose allure and mystery captivate him. As friendships form and pranks unfold, a tragic event forces Miles to confront profound questions about life, love, and mortality. Will he find the answers he seeks, or will he remain lost in Alaska's labyrinth? This journey of discovery and heartbreak explores the impact one life can have on another, leaving readers pondering the meaning of it all.

From the publisher

Miles Pudge Halter befriends some fellow boarding-school students and falls in love with Alaska Young, the razor-sharp, self-destructive nucleus of the group. When tragedy strikes, Pudge discovers the value of unconditional love. Speak

Awards

Michael L. Printz Award (2006)
At a glance
Format
Pages
256
Words
69,004
Reading age
14–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
850L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.4
F&P level
~T
Publication
Published
January 1, 2007
First published
March 3, 2005
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781417729159
OCLC
176883406

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