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Talking to Alaska

By Anna Woltz

Adjectives

heartfelt engaging thought-provoking

Genres

Realistic Fiction Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Parker and Sven, both facing personal challenges, become adversaries on their first day at a new school. Parker, yearning for invisibility after a traumatic summer, is shocked to find her former dog, Alaska, now serving as Sven's assistance dog. Determined to reclaim Alaska, Parker's plan leads to unexpected encounters with Sven, who is striving to redefine himself beyond his epilepsy. Their shared connection with Alaska sparks an unlikely friendship, helping them confront their fears and discover resilience together.

About the author

Anna Woltz is a popular author from the Netherlands who writes exciting and heartfelt books for children and young people. Her stories, like 'My Especially Weird Week with Tess' and 'Talking to Alaska', are full of adventure and friendship. Anna loves to inspire young readers with her imaginative tales and interesting characters.

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Published

2021

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