The long-awaited new book from John Green is already here. Turtles All the Way Down is the story of Aza, a sixteen-year-old girl who suffers from anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. She and her best friend Daisy decide to investigate the disappearance of a local billionaire in the hopes that they can collect a $100, 000 reward.
During the course of the investigation, Aza reconnects with the lost billionaire's son, Davis. They have previously met at sad camp (a camp for kids who have lost a parent). This new connection provides both positives and negatives for Aza. Will her anxiety get in the way or her relationship with Davis? How will it affect her friendship with Daisy?
In true John Green fashion, this books will make you laugh and make you cry. I was particularly impressed with how John Green handled the inner thoughts of Aza. You are truly able to step into her mind and understand the spirals of her thoughts. The storyline behind the relationship between Aza and her best friend Daisy was well done and should resonate with many teenagers. Green's ability to portray how teenagers cope after the loss of a parent is beautifully rendered.
If you liked The Fault in Our Stars or Looking for Alaska, I think this book is definitely for you!
If you want a preview, watch this video of John Green reading Chapter 1 in the video below.
During the course of the investigation, Aza reconnects with the lost billionaire's son, Davis. They have previously met at sad camp (a camp for kids who have lost a parent). This new connection provides both positives and negatives for Aza. Will her anxiety get in the way or her relationship with Davis? How will it affect her friendship with Daisy?
In true John Green fashion, this books will make you laugh and make you cry. I was particularly impressed with how John Green handled the inner thoughts of Aza. You are truly able to step into her mind and understand the spirals of her thoughts. The storyline behind the relationship between Aza and her best friend Daisy was well done and should resonate with many teenagers. Green's ability to portray how teenagers cope after the loss of a parent is beautifully rendered.
If you liked The Fault in Our Stars or Looking for Alaska, I think this book is definitely for you!
If you want a preview, watch this video of John Green reading Chapter 1 in the video below.
Available at BCHS, GVHS, and MHS currently. Soon to be added at AHS, ECHS, and LHS. Contact your friendly library staff to check out this title or put it on hold today!
AHS now has 2 copies! More are on the way! Come see us soon to check out your copy!
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