YA Reading #2: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

For my second YA novel I decided to read the ever so famousThe Fault in Our Stars by John Green. This book and film grew in popularity over this past summer, so I found this was the perfect time to read this stunning novel.

Hazel Grace Lancaster seems to be the stereotypical struggling cancer kid, until she meets Augustus Waters, the cute boy with a prosthetic leg. Hazel meets Augustus at a youth group of other teens who also have cancer. Hazel is shocked anyone is slightly interested in her, but Augustus proves her wrong. Hazel and Augustus fall deeply in love, until one of them finds their cancer is back.

The reading level for this novel is 850L. I would suggest this book to be read by the 8th grade level.

John Green's The Fault in Our Stars is an amazing story about two young people who care for each other unconditionally. This type of novel isn't common anymore and it was a great read to have. In my opinion this book though would be one to have on my shelf in my classroom. I think this novel is a great light read for anyone looking to read a novel for fun.

Three Discussion Questions:
1. How do Hazel Grace and Augustus relate to their own cancer? Does their cancer define them? Overall, how do both Hazel and Augustus confront the big questions of life and death?
2. In the end, Augustus writes Hazel a eulogy why does he do this? Should he have written an ending to An Imperial Affliction instead?
3. How did you the reader experience this novel? Was it too sad or too tragic? Or was it uplifting in any way for you?

This summer I of course saw this movie, and after reading this novel it really shocked me to how much they followed the novel. I decided I should put in a clip of my favorite part of the novel and film!