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Larry and the Meaning of Life

Larry and the Meaning of Life

Published in
2008
3.39
on Goodreads (372)

Description

Josh Swensen (otherwise known as Larry) can't seem to get off the couch. His usual overactive imagination and save-the-world mindset have all but vanished, and his best friend Beth is seriously worried.When Beth coaxes Josh into taking a walk at Walden Pond, Josh meets Gus Muldarian, a spiritual guru who convinces him to join his study group as a way to find deeper meaning in life. Josh thinks Gus is a joke. Still, feeling desperate and seeing no way out of his rut, he agrees to try it. What begins as a harmless Thoreau-esque search for meaning soon turns into Josh's most chaotic and profound adventure yet. After the success of The Gospel According to Larry and Vote for Larry, Janet Tashjian returns with yet another tour de force--a book that explores important topics and will keep teens hooked right until the unexpected end.
Age
12-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
211 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Explores deep philosophical questions
  • Engaging coming-of-age story
  • Humorous and relatable narrative
  • Encourages critical thinking about life's purpose