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Looking for Alaska

by John Green · 2005 · 221 pages

About This Book

Miles Halter leaves his home to attend boarding school in Alabama to seek the 'Great Perhaps' and falls under the spell of the enigmatic Alaska Young. Following a sudden tragedy, the narrative explores the characters' journey through grief and their search for meaning within the 'labyrinth of suffering.' The novel is a landmark coming-of-age story that examines the impact of one life on another.

Book Details

Published

2005

Pages

221

Language

en

ISBN

9780142402511

Awards & Recognition

Michael L. Printz Award (2006)

Audiobook Available

6h 40m
Narrated by Wil Wheaton

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