Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780007523528 Publisher: Harper Fire Age Range: 13+ Overview Looking for Alaska is John Green's award-winning debut novel, a modern young adult classic that captures the chaos, longing and heartbreak of adolescence with rare emotional honesty. Following Miles "Pudge" Halter as he leaves his safe, uneventful life behind for Culver Creek Boarding School, the story explores first love, friendship, mischief and devastating loss with wit and raw honesty. Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, this brand-new paperback edition is a must-have for teen and YA fiction fans, book clubs, and anyone who loved The Fault in Our Stars or Paper Towns. About the Book Miles Halter is fascinated by famous last words and tired of his safe, unremarkable life at home. Seeking what the dying poet François Rabelais called the "Great Perhaps," he transfers to Culver Creek Boarding School in Alabama, hoping to find something more meaningful. There he falls in with a tight-knit group of friends and becomes utterly captivated by Alaska Young — clever, funny, self-destructive and endlessly fascinating. Alaska pulls Miles into her orbit, launching him into a new life far removed from anything he has known: late-night pranks, illicit cigarettes, philosophical debates and an aching, unspoken love that quietly consumes him. The novel is split into two distinct halves, "before" and "after," pivoting around a sudden tragedy that forces Miles and his friends to confront grief, guilt and the seemingly impossible task of truly understanding another person, even one they thought they knew completely. Told with John Green's trademark blend of sharp humour and genuine heartbreak, Looking for Alaska is as much a meditation on mortality and meaning as it is a coming-of-age story about first love, loyalty and lasting friendship. It has become a staple of school reading lists and book clubs worldwide, resonating deeply with generations of teen and adult readers alike for its unflinching honesty about grief, identity, forgiveness and the endless search for the "Great Perhaps" that lives in all of us. Key Benefits Award-winning YA classic — winner of the Michael L. Printz Award From the bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars Perfect for teen readers, book clubs and coming-of-age fiction fans Explores themes of first love, friendship, grief and identity Brand new paperback — ideal as a gift or for personal collections Widely studied in schools — a modern contemporary fiction touchstone About the Author John Green is an American author and YouTuber whose books have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, including The Fault in Our Stars, one of the best-selling novels of all time. Born in Indianapolis and raised in Florida, Green attended boarding school in Alabama before studying English and religious studies at Kenyon College. His debut novel, Looking for Alaska, won the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award and helped shift the landscape of young adult fiction. Alongside his brother Hank, Green co-created the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel and the Nerdfighteria community. Why You'll Love This Book Funny, devastating and utterly unforgettable, Looking for Alaska captures the raw intensity of teenage friendship, first love and loss like few other novels can. It's the perfect pick for YA readers, book clubs and anyone drawn to honest, thought-provoking contemporary fiction that lingers long after the very last page is turned. Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the UK edition with the UK ISBN as listed.