Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

    Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

    by Jesse Andrews

    Ages 14-182012
    Young Adult

    A darkly humorous coming-of-age novel about Greg, a high school senior who reluctantly befriends Rachel, a classmate diagnosed with leukemia, at his mother's insistence. Along with his friend Earl, Greg makes amateur films and navigates the complexities of teenage life while confronting mortality and genuine friendship. The story explores themes of identity, social anxiety, and finding authenticity in relationships during difficult circumstances.

    2012Published
    Genres: Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Humor

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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