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But on the first day of his senior year, Greg Gaines thinks he’s figured it out. The answer to the basic existential question: How is it possible to exist in a place that sucks so bad? His strategy: remain at the periphery at all times. Keep an insanely low profile. Make mediocre films with the one person who is even sort of his friend, Earl.  \nThis plan works for exactly eight hours. Then Greg’s mom forces him to become friends with a girl who has cancer. This brings about the destruction of Greg’s entire life.  \nFiercely funny, honest, heart-breaking—this is an unforgettable novel from a bright talent, now also a film that critics are calling \"a touchstone for its generation\" and \"an instant classic. \"  \nREVIEWS AND PRAISE  \n★“A frequently hysterical confessional... Debut novelist Andrews succeeds brilliantly in painting a portrait of a kid whose responses to emotional duress are entirely believable and sympathetic, however fiercely he professes his essential crappiness as a human being. Though this novel begs inevitable thematic comparisons to John Green's The Fault in Our Stars (2011), it stands on its own in inventiveness, humor and heart.”—Kirkus Reviews , starred review  \n★ “One need only look at the chapter titles ('Let’s Just Get This Embarrassing Chapter Out of the Way') to know that this is one funny book.”—Booklist, starred review  \n\"Swept up in making a movie about Rachel’s life, Greg panics at his inability to fully empathize or produce something worthy of her and the ordeal she is facing. The outcome is a captivating disaster that is both funny and gut wrenching. \"—School Library Journal  \n\"Self-deprecating and cynical in the extreme, high school senior Greg says he's writing the opposite of a 'sappy tear-jerking' cancer story and offers up a funny, profane, and, despite his supposed best efforts, poignant narrative. \"—Horn Book  \n\"Mr. Andrews' often hilarious teen dialogue is utterly convincing, and his characters are compelling. Greg's random sense of humor, terrible self-esteem and general lack of self-awareness all ring true. Like many YA authors, Mr. Andrews blends humor and pathos with true skill, but he steers clear of tricky resolutions and overt life lessons, favoring incremental understanding and growth. \"—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  \n“It is sure to be popular with many boys, including reluctant readers, and will not require much selling on the part of the librarian. \"—VOYA  \nAWARDS AND ACCOLADES  \n• ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, Top Ten  \n• ALA/YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers  \n• Bank Street’s Children’s Book Committee’s Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2012-2013  \n• Kirkus Reviews Best Books  \n• Tayshas High School Reading List  \n• Westchester Fiction Award  \n• ALA/YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, Humor Me: Funny, Fantastic and Witty Reads  \n• Capitol Choice’s Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens  \n• Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices, Fiction for Young Adults  \n• Time Magazine’s 100 Best YA Books of All Time  \n• Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’(CYBIL) Award for Young Adult Fiction  \nMEDIA AND RESOURCES  \nMe and Earl and the Dying Girl was adapted into a major motion picture by Searchlight Pictures in 2015. 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Peter Debruge of Variety wrote that the film \"is destined not only to connect with young audiences in a big way, but also to endure as a touchstone for its generation. \"  \n\"Jesse Andr","cbCaiuFKlDiBOIIj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuFKlDiBOIIj","pdf",325837,"English","# Book synopsis\n# Reviews and praise\n# Awards and accolades\n# Media and resources\n## Film adaptation\n## Article excerpt on book-banning","[{\"question\":\"What triggers Greg Gaines’s change from isolation to involvement?\",\"answer\":\"Greg’s plan to stay uninvolved works for eight hours, but his mother forces him to become friends with a girl who has cancer, disrupting his life and routines.\"},{\"question\":\"How do critics describe the novel’s tone and approach?\",\"answer\":\"Reviews emphasize its fierce humor paired with honesty and emotional weight, describing Greg’s dialogue and responses as believable while blending humor and pathos.\"},{\"question\":\"What recognition and awards does the book receive?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists multiple honors, including ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults (Top Ten), ALA/YALSA Quick Picks, Kirkus Reviews Best Books, and inclusion in several notable reading lists and award selections.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the story adapted for film and what controversy is mentioned?\",\"answer\":\"The text states the novel was adapted into a major motion picture in 2015. 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