Study Guide to Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

Ray Moore’s Study Guides provide insights into important and demanding texts.

Turtles All The Way Down, published in 2017, is the sixth novel from the extremely popular Young Adult author John Green. Reviewers generally gave this novel a two-thumbs-up, and the initial reaction of readers was that this is Green’s best novel so far - which sets the bar very high.

This comprehensive study guide aims to support reflective reading. It is ideal for both the individual reader and for reading groups and classes. The critical analysis offered brings together a range of opinion on the text and gives a consistent reading. Includes:

• Introduction;
• An annotated list of characters;
• Detailed analysis of themes, setting, narrative voice, symbols, etc.;
• Each chapter/section is accompanied by explanatory notes, guiding questions and a helpful commentary which together help readers to develop a deeper understanding of the text through their own reflection and discussion;
• Ideas for group discussion, feedback, and presentation;
• Definitions of key literary terms and a literary terms activity;
• A bibliography;
• Vocabulary Activities;
• Graphics for notes.

Ray has worked as a teacher in schools in England and America. He also was an examination marker for English Literature in England and therefore knows how to guide pupils to achieve good results. As a teacher of many years, Ray shares his knowledge of interesting books with you the reader to allow you to delve more deeply beyond the surface reading of a book. His guidance will allow you to develop your own ideas and be able to support your opinions because of your understanding of the text.