Looking for Alaska

Description

Looking for Alaska, written by John Green, is a young adult novel that explores themes of friendship, love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The story follows Miles "Pudge" Halter, a teenager with a fascination for famous last words, as he leaves his safe, uneventful life behind to attend the Culver Creek Boarding School in Alabama.

At Culver Creek, Miles befriends a group of eccentric and intriguing students, including the enigmatic and alluring Alaska Young. As Miles becomes more deeply involved with his new friends, he is drawn into a world of excitement, adventure, and personal growth. However, an unexpected tragedy forces Miles and his friends to confront the harsh realities of life, love, and the impermanence of human existence.

Published by Dutton Juvenile, an imprint of Penguin Random House, the book is recommended by the publisher for readers aged 14 and up.

Locations Identified

Located in the following Rockwood School District libraries on April 2, 2023:

  • Eureka High School

  • Lafayette High School

  • Marquette High School

  • Rockwood Summit High School

  • Pathways Wellness Center

Verification

Book Challenge

Challenge Committee Date: December 8, 2021
Challenge Committee Recommendation: Retain without restriction
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