1.Book Title: Along For The Ride Author: Sarah Dessen
2. What is the main idea of the story? (use examples / quotes from the text)
This story is about an 18 year old girl who has never had any sort of social life, she was taught to be "seen and not heard". Until one day in the summer holidays she decided to go to her fathers house. Whilst there she met a boy called Ali and together they went on a quest, a quest to discover what it is like to have a social life.
3. Discuss a character that created a strong reaction: (use examples / quotes from the text) Auden created a strong reaction throughout the story. She is the main character. Auden lives with her mum and goes to all private schools with very few people all of whom only focus on studies. In the summer holidays she goes to stay with her dad and is greeted with a whole new life. A life of beach parties, boys, movies and more boys.
4. Something unique and interesting about the story / book for readers to know: (use examples / quotes from the text) The text actually captures you and makes you want to read more. It also has an interesting meaning. "People can change no matter what circumstance".
5. Who do you think would enjoy this book and why?(age,gender,interests)
Female teenagers who like adventure with a little bit of romance.
2. What is the main idea of the story? (use examples / quotes from the text)
This story is about an 18 year old girl who has never had any sort of social life, she was taught to be "seen and not heard". Until one day in the summer holidays she decided to go to her fathers house. Whilst there she met a boy called Ali and together they went on a quest, a quest to discover what it is like to have a social life.
3. Discuss a character that created a strong reaction: (use examples / quotes from the text) Auden created a strong reaction throughout the story. She is the main character. Auden lives with her mum and goes to all private schools with very few people all of whom only focus on studies. In the summer holidays she goes to stay with her dad and is greeted with a whole new life. A life of beach parties, boys, movies and more boys.
4. Something unique and interesting about the story / book for readers to know: (use examples / quotes from the text) The text actually captures you and makes you want to read more. It also has an interesting meaning. "People can change no matter what circumstance".
5. Who do you think would enjoy this book and why?(age,gender,interests)
Female teenagers who like adventure with a little bit of romance.