Green, J. (2012). The fault in our stars. Dutton Books.  After discovering Hazel Grace Lancaster has cancer, she agrees to attend a cancer treatment center at the request of her mother.  Immediately, she catches eye of a boy named Augustus Waters. Their connection towards each other sets the storyline for the book.  After conversations and getting to know each other, they agree to read each other’s favorite novel.  Through these novels several key elements of the story begin to be unfold.  After much determination to find the author of An Imperial Affliction, Hazel realizes she has been falling in love with Augustus, but unfortunately, discovering that his cancer has returned aggressively. Sadly, Augustus passes away, however, Hazel realizes he had kept in touch with Van Houten, the author of her favorite novel.  Hazel learns that Augustus’s maintained his determination to fulfill happiness to Hazel from this person.  This book has become one of the most read books in recent  months.  It was an absolute river; the emotional roller coaster that anyone goes through while reading this book will surely put you to tears.  Due to the topics addressed in this book, appropriate ages would be 12 years and up.  Extensions of this book include Prufrock, The Emporor of all Maladies and Illness as a Metaphor.  Criteria: The plot takes you through all the hardships and happiness that Hazel and Augustus go through in the story.  When you feel things are getting better, there is a sudden twist to the storyline.  It captivates your attention and keeps you intrigued with the book.