Read the text again and answer the questions. 1 Why didn't John enjoy school? 2 What did John study at college? 3 What three different jobs did John do? 4 What is Looking for Alaska about? 5 Why do teenagers like John's books? 6 What advice does John give to teenagers?

1. John didn't enjoy school because other students bullied him, as he was tall, thin and shy. 2. John studied English and Religious Studies at college. 3. John got a job at a magazine, wrote book reviews, and worked on a novel. 4. Looking for Alaska is based on John's high school experiences. 5. Teenagers like John's books because they're different, not about fantasy worlds, but about real teenagers. 6. John's advice for teens is to remember that sometimes, the way you think about a person isn't the way they actually are, and don't forget to be awesome!