Talking to Alaska
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

Talking to Alaska

By Anna Woltz, Laura Watkinson (Translator)

Two rivals clash over a beloved dog, sparking an unexpected friendship.

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Parker and Sven, new school rivals, are bound by a shared love for a dog named Alaska. Parker, yearning for invisibility after a tough summer, discovers her cherished dog now belongs to Sven, who struggles with his identity beyond his epilepsy. Determined to reclaim Alaska, Parker's plan leads to unexpected challenges and a potential friendship. Can they overcome their differences for the sake of the dog they both love? As tensions rise, the true test lies in whether they can find common ground and redefine what it means to be friends.

From the publisher

A powerful story of two unlikely friends brought together by the love of a dog It only takes one day at their new school for Parker and Sven to become mortal enemies. Parker’s had a terrible summer and just wants to be invisible, while Sven is desperate to make an impression and be known as anything other than that boy with epilepsy. When Parker discovers her beloved dog Alaska - who she had to give away last year - now belongs to Sven, she’s determined to steal Alaska back. Of course, that’s easier said than done…

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about disabilitiesBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themesBooks about health and daily living
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 2, 2021
First published
October 6, 2016
Publisher
Rock the Boat
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781786078803

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