ALONG FOR THE RIDE
Sarah Dessen Sarah Dessen is the writer of several young adult novels, including The Truth About Forever, This Lullaby, and Just Listen. She has written books for almost two decades. Along for the Ride is the ninth book written by Sarah Dessen. She was born in Evanston, Illinois on June 6, 1970. She graduated from the University of North Carolina with the highest honors in creative writing. She now lives in North Carolina (where the book is set) with her husband, daughter Sasha Clementine, two dogs, a few lizards, and quite a few chickens.
Inference My inference is that the title, Along for the Ride is a metaphor. It means that instead of giving up when you fall or fail, you have to get back up and go along for the ride. In the book, Auden is completing a quest. Part of her quest is learning how to ride a bike. The first time she tries, she falls, but as she attempts it gradually, she improves. The bike also symbolizes life and new experiences.
Connection
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Why is it challenging for Auden to feel like a teenager?
2. How does the title Along for the Ride relate to the story and the main character, Auden?
3. How does Auden’s environment change her opinions and values?
4. How does Auden’s perspective on people change?
5. What is Auden’s quest? Did she complete her quest?
6. What does Victoria, Auden’s mom mean when she says people don’t change? Is she right?
7. Why does Auden ride her bike to the prom instead of drive?
8. How are Hollis and Auden similar? How are they different?
9. How are Auden and Eli similar? How are they different?
10. Does the picture frame symbolize something?
Something I learned while reading Along for the Ride, is to never judge a person by their appearance. Auden learned that lesson when she thought that Maggie had no backbone. Even though Auden had her opinions and doubts about Maggie, she was able to get to know Maggie and see her real
Sarah Dessen Sarah Dessen is the writer of several young adult novels, including The Truth About Forever, This Lullaby, and Just Listen. She has written books for almost two decades. Along for the Ride is the ninth book written by Sarah Dessen. She was born in Evanston, Illinois on June 6, 1970. She graduated from the University of North Carolina with the highest honors in creative writing. She now lives in North Carolina (where the book is set) with her husband, daughter Sasha Clementine, two dogs, a few lizards, and quite a few chickens.
Inference My inference is that the title, Along for the Ride is a metaphor. It means that instead of giving up when you fall or fail, you have to get back up and go along for the ride. In the book, Auden is completing a quest. Part of her quest is learning how to ride a bike. The first time she tries, she falls, but as she attempts it gradually, she improves. The bike also symbolizes life and new experiences.
Connection
This book reminds me of another book by Sarah Dessen, The …show more content…
Why is it challenging for Auden to feel like a teenager?
2. How does the title Along for the Ride relate to the story and the main character, Auden?
3. How does Auden’s environment change her opinions and values?
4. How does Auden’s perspective on people change?
5. What is Auden’s quest? Did she complete her quest?
6. What does Victoria, Auden’s mom mean when she says people don’t change? Is she right?
7. Why does Auden ride her bike to the prom instead of drive?
8. How are Hollis and Auden similar? How are they different?
9. How are Auden and Eli similar? How are they different?
10. Does the picture frame symbolize something?
Something I learned while reading Along for the Ride, is to never judge a person by their appearance. Auden learned that lesson when she thought that Maggie had no backbone. Even though Auden had her opinions and doubts about Maggie, she was able to get to know Maggie and see her real