John Green's book, looking for Alaska, could be a gripping and galvanizing novel which might capture the eye of most of the teens from each demographic. It’s about a guy called “Pudge” Halter, a scrawny, cerebral teen who has a major obsession with known last words. In search of what Pudge refers to as “a great perhaps,” he makes new friends, enemies and discovers himself. Green's use of language makes the book real, and, therefore, the story line is undeniably relatable. Before Pudge's journey at Culver Creek Boarding School began, Pudge was a simple nerd, living in a small village in Florida. He loved memorising last words and the most important thing in his life was studying. When he was asked by his parents, why did he want to go to a boarding