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Book SynopsisIn a very short time, John Green has become an icon of young adult literature. His first novel, Looking for Alaska (2005) won the Michael Prinz award, Paper Towns (2008) received an Edgar Allan Poe award, and in 2014, Time magazine named him one its 100 Most Influential People. The Fault in Our Stars reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list, and the film adaptation was a worldwide hit. John Green: Teen Whisperer looks at the work of a versatile author whose works have fast become must-reads for teens and adults alike. After providing a biographical sketch of the author, subsequent chapters focus on different types of Green's writing: radio broadcasts, blogs, vlogs, YouTube videos, and, of course, his novels, including An Abundance of Katherines (2006) and Will Grayson, Will Grayson (2010). This volume concludes with an interview of Green and a unique final chapter that considers not only the young adult view of his work, but an adult perspective as well. Based on extens
Trade ReviewThis critical guide works best as a reference point for newcomers to Green, delving deep enough into detail that anyone should emerge with a strong working knowledge of his body of work. . . .Readers who cannot get enough Green will find plenty to enjoy. * VOYA *
Table of ContentsContents Chapter One - The Road that Circled Back Chapter Two - The Pen Is Mightier Chapter Three - Navigating the Labyrinth Chapter Four - Will Grayson/Will Grayson Chapter Five - An Abundance of Katherines Chapter Six - Paper Towns Chapter Seven - The Indifference of the Universe Chapter Eight - Nerdfighters! John Green Style Chapter Nine - Is John Green Really One of the 100 Most Influential People in the World? Chapter Ten - Before Alaska…There Was Radio Chapter Eleven - Crossing Over Awards and Accomplishments Bibliography Index About the Authors
