Looking for Alaska
Should all grade 10 students be studying ‘Looking for Alaska’? John Green, author of the novel ‘Looking for Alaska’, writes about a normal teenager’s journey through high school. Therefore, it would be accurate to say, this book will relate to many elements of how a grade ten student might feel. All grade ten students are eligible to read ‘Looking for Alaska’. This novel is also appropriate for all level readers. John Green describes many situations a high school student can relate to, the novel gives true sense to love, friendship and loss. Also, ‘Looking for Alaska’ clarifies that there is more to life and any person that can be experienced or known. Firstly, ‘Looking for Alaska’ is suitable for all grade ten students. Which is because this book relates to several conflicts a teenager may face in high school. Ultimately, this book is about a boy whose name is Miles Halter, and his journey throughout the junior year of a new high school. “I am going to start seeking a Great Perhaps, so I don’t have to wait until I die to do so” (Green, 5). Miles Halter states this before attending his new high school, a new journey. Great Perhaps is not complicated to find in a great voyage, and high school is where most people find it. During this novel, John Green creates emotion, drama, and thrill in his characters, mostly Miles Halter. Miles is introduced to smoking, drinking and Alaska Young; who he eventually falls in love with “If people were rain, I was frizzle and she was a hurricane” (Green, 88); was Miles description of Alaska as he began falling for her. A high school student can relate to all the above. Growing up in high school and being a part of society, few teenagers also experience drinking, smoking, and love. Friendship and loss are emphasized in the novel. Miles and Alaska’s friendship develops a lot. His feeling for Alaska grows as their friendship progresses. Though Alaska never thought of Miles in such way he states “…I will always love Alaska