Looking for Alaska – John Green

Before. Miles “Pudge” Halter’s life has been one big non-event, until he meets Alaska Young.

After. Nothing is ever the same.

When Miles leaves his safe life behind for Culver Creek Boarding School, he is searching for what François Rabelais called the “Great Perhaps.” He finds clever, rebellious friends and the beautiful, enigmatic Alaska, but tragedy forces him to confront love, loss, guilt, and the meaning of life.

Rated approximately 3.96/5 on Goodreads from well over 1.4 million ratings. Readers praise its memorable characters, quotable writing, emotional impact, and authentic portrayal of teenage friendship and grief. Many consider it John Green’s defining novel.

Perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, All the Bright Places, If I Stay, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Eleanor & Park.

Popular with readers who enjoy:

• Boarding-school settings
• First love and found friendship
• Coming-of-age journeys
• Emotional heartbreak
• The mysterious-girl trope
• Teen angst and self-discovery
• Books that make you cry

A paperback (2005) in Good condition, with moderate wear and some page yellowing; all pages are present.