Looking for Alaska by John Green

Looking for Alaska

Extended Synopsis

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. First drink. First prank. First friend. First love. Last words. A modern classic, this stunning debut marked #1 bestselling author John Green's arrival as a groundbreaking new voice in contemporary fiction. This newly updated edition includes a brand-new Readers' Guide featuring a Q&A with author John Green.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

Perfect for young adult readers, educators, and fans of contemporary coming-of-age stories. This modern classic directly targets individuals who enjoy emotionally resonant narratives, philosophical explorations of youth, and deeply character-driven fiction navigating the complexities of friendship, love, and grief.

Author Biography

John Green is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of modern young adult classics, including The Anthropocene Reviewed and The Fault in Our Stars. He is celebrated for his sophisticated, empathetic approach to adolescent life and his profound impact on contemporary fiction. His award-winning works have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been adapted into major motion pictures and television series.

Accolades & Awards

• Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award.
• A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist.
• Named to TIME magazine's 100 Best Young Adult Novels of All Time.
• A PBS Great American Read Selection and NPR's Top Ten Best-Ever Teen Novels.

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