Is Looking for Alibrandi a romance novel?

Looking for Alibrandi is the debut novel of Australian author Melina Marchetta, published in 1992. A film adaptation of the same name was made in 2000….Looking for Alibrandi (novel)

First edition
Author	Melina Marchetta
Genre	Young adult novel, bildungsroman
Publisher	Penguin Australia/Orchard Books
Publication date	October 1992

What are the themes in Looking for Alibrandi?

Looking for Alibrandi Themes

• Family.
• Identity, Freedom, and Coming of Age.
• The Immigrant Experience.
• Gossip and Appearances.
• Social Status and Wealth.
• Love and Relationships.

What age is Looking for Alibrandi suitable for?

14-up
Ages 14-up.

What does the title Looking for Alibrandi mean?

Looking for Alibrandi is ultimately about Josie finding her sense of self and accepting all parts of her identity. She realises that she is the one who is trapping herself in these thoughts and that once she accepts her identity, she is free.

Is Looking for Alaska appropriate for a 12 year old?

This book does have some more mature themes, but I think if you are mature enough to handle this then you can read it. Just don’t give it to your 10-year-old. The book goes through the story of Miles (Pudge) on his journey to find the great perhaps at boarding school.

Is Looking for Alaska appropriate for a 11 year old?

Aside from a few inappropriate scenes, this book is written in a mature way that any teenage girl should be able to handle. I read this book at 16 years old and I don’t think that it was too explicit for anyone my age.

Is Looking for Alaska appropriate for a 15 year old?

Aside from a few inappropriate scenes, this book is written in a mature way that any teenage girl should be able to handle.

What grade level is the book Looking for Alaska?

Looking for Alaska

Interest Level	Reading Level	ATOS
Grades 9 – 12	Grades 4 – 10	5.8