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Turtles on the way down6/1/2023 He has won several awards for his work, including the Printz Medal, a Printz Honor, and the Edgar Award. John Green is well-known for works such as Looking for Alaska, Paper Towns, and The Fault In Our Stars. It was also featured on Fresh Air, 60 Minutes, and the TODAY Show. Turtles All the Way Down was well received, appearing on best book lists from The New York Times, NPR, Time, and more. Other Indianapolis fixtures mentioned are the Indianapolis Star, the Indianapolis Prize, Butler University, and Iupui. This includes White River, Pogues Run Tunnel, IU Health North, a mansion on Michigan Road, Juan Solomon Park, and the Applebee’s at 86 th street and Ditch Road. Several scenes in the novel are set in locations throughout Indianapolis. Throughout her search, Aza is accompanied by her best friend Daisy Ramirez. Not only is there a large reward for finding him, but Pickett also happens to be the father of Aza’s friend, Davis Pickett. The plot follows Aza as she embarks on a search for the fugitive billionaire, Russell Pickett. Ava deals with typical teenage issues–balancing being a good daughter, friend, and student, while also living with OCD and anxiety. The novel focuses on the life of 16-year old Aza Holmes.
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