The Fault in Our Stars
- John Green
- Mar 2, 2016
- 2 min read
Bibliographic Information
Green, J. (2012). The Fault in Our Stars. New York: Dutton Books.
Quantitative Reading Level
ATOS Book Level: 5.5
Interest Level: High School (HS 9-12)
Lexile Framework: 850L
Guided Reading Level: Z
Age: 14-17
Plot Description
Sixteen year old Hazel Lancaster is suddenly finding herself attending a Teen Cancer Support Group, which her parents had been pressuring her to do despite her wishes. Hazel's parents believe that her illness (stage IV lung cancer she has been battling for years) has caused her to suffer from depression, which they belive can be remedied by interacting with others on a social level. During one of Hazel's support group meetings, she meets a boy named Augustus Waters, a cancer survivor who was attending the meeting in support of a close friend. Hazel quickly becomes infatuated by him as he randomly stares at her throughout the meeting. Augustus soon invites Hazel to a movie, although she accepts, she ony accepts based on her decission to keep their relationship stricly platonic, as she faces the fear of forming a relationship due to her illness. Despite her willingness to remain just friends, Augustus soon finds his way into her heart, especially after she discovers that he adores her favorite book, "An Imperial Affliction"--and her life will never be safe, thereafter.
Qualitative Reading Analysis
The Fault in Our Stars is written in a conventional way, depicting Hazel as narrator. As the story unfolds, it forms a commonality between the personal aspects of Hazel and her life to that of the book she is reading. Content is complex in nature as it references themes relative to adult themes and symbolism, therefore leading to the recommended age level of high school (14-17).
Content Area
English Language Arts
Content Area Standard
Curriculum Suggestions
This novel is an excellent resource to utilize within a classroom curriculum. Oral group discussions can take place, as well as writing exercises (essays) and chapter summaries. In order to guage student comprehension of this novel and its contents, additional resources are available to construct quizes and tests, as listed below.
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Genre
Young Adult
Contemporary Fiction Novel
Romance
Tragedy
Realistic Fiction
Subject/Themes
Confronting and Resolving Fears
Death
Grief
Loss
Friends and Friendship
Adolescent Issues
Cancer
Romantic Relationships
Helping Others
Awards
Buxtehuder Bulle, 2012
Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production Honor, 2013
Audie Award for Teens, 2013
West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Older Readers, 2013
Milwaukee County Teen Book Award, 2013
Indies Choice Book Award for Young Adult, 2013
Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award (ALAN/NCTE), 2013
The Inky Awards for for Silver Inky, 2012
Abraham Lincoln Award, 2014
Luisterboek Award, 2015
Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction, 2012
Green Mountain Book Award, 2014
The Inky Awards Shortlist for Silver Inky, 2012
Missouri Gateway Readers Award, 2015
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