About This Book
Parallel is a thrilling Young Adult novel that plunges 18-year-old Abby Barnes into a complex world where she experiences a different version of her life daily due to a collision of parallel universes. The story alternates between her 'Here' reality, where she's at Yale with a new roommate and a blind date, and her 'There' reality, where she's still in high school with her 'Astronomy Boy.' This book is perfect for teens aged 14-18 who enjoy science fiction, romance, and deep explorations of identity, cause and effect, and the power of choice. It's a fast-paced, immersive read that encourages discussion about destiny versus free will.
"A collision of parallel universes leaves 18-year-old Abby Barnes living in a new version of her life every day, and she must race to control her destiny without losing the future she planned and the boy she loves"--
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could live in a parallel universe, what would be one major difference you'd want to explore?
2
How do Abby's choices in one reality affect her experiences in another? What does this tell us about cause and effect in our own lives?
3
Do you believe in fate or free will? How does Abby's struggle to control her destiny reflect these ideas?
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How does Abby's identity change or stay the same across her different realities? What does this suggest about what makes us 'us'?
5
If you were Abby, which reality would you try hardest to get back to, and why?
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