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100 Sideways Miles

100 Sideways Miles

Published in
2014
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Description

Finn Easton sees the world through miles instead of minutes. It's how he makes sense of the world, and how he tries to convince himself that he's a real boy and not just a character in his father's bestselling cult-classic book. Finn has two things going for him: his best friend, the possibly-insane-but-definitely-excellent Cade Hernandez, and Julia Bishop, the first girl he's ever loved. Then Julia moves away, and Finn is heartbroken. Feeling restless and trapped in the book, Finn embarks on a road trip with Cade to visit their college of choice in Oklahoma. When an unexpected accident happens and the boys become unlikely heroes, they take an eye-opening detour away from everything they thought they had planned—and learn how to write their own destiny.
Age
13-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
277 pages

Why to read

  • Unique narrative voice
  • Thought-provoking themes
  • Realistic portrayal of teenage life
  • Humorous and heartfelt storytelling