The Fault in Our Stars



 Green, J. (2012). The fault in our stars. New York: Dutton Books ISBN: 978-0525478812 $9.99 Age 14+

Who would have thought you could meet your first love in a cancer support group? Hazel certainly never did. Having terminal cancer, Hazel never really expected she would make it this long. However after meeting someone like Augustus, one starts to expect the unexpected. When the two begin to bond over Hazel’s favorite book, Augustus decides to use his wish to take Hazel across the world to meet her favorite author. While the visit is less than pleasant, the two begin to realize that life is what you make it. The Fault in our Stars teaches us that it’s not about how long you live, but what you do with the time you have

This is definitely not a book for the overly emotional. While it is a beautiful and at times funny story, it is also quite the tear-jerker. It discusses some very dark themes and many issues that teens face on a day to day basis. A truly powerful read.

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Interview with author John Green who discusses the book.

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