<Tr> <Th> ISBN </Th> <Td> 9781419705328 </Td> </Tr> <P> Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is a 2012 debut novel written by Jesse Andrews . The novel was released in hardcover by Amulet Books on March 1, 2012, and in paperback on May 7, 2013 . </P> <P> Greg Gaines is a senior at Benson High School . A social loner, he navigates high school life by gaining everyone's acquaintance but staying clear of any particular clique . His only real friend is Earl Jackson, though Greg will only (cautiously) claim that they are coworkers . Greg and Earl, a fellow student from a poor and broken family, have been friends since childhood . The two spend most of their time making films together . Greg and Earl keep their filming ventures a secret from their peers, fearing ridicule for their mediocre projects . </P> <P> One day, Greg's mother tells him that his childhood friend, Rachel Kushner, is diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia . Greg's mother wants him to rekindle their friendship and make her feel better . Although Greg had only befriended Rachel to try to get closer to her more attractive friend, Leah Katzenberg, he realizes that he cannot argue with his mother and calls her . This leads to an awkward conversation between the two . Greg is ready to give up, but his mother forces him to meet up with Rachel . Eventually, Greg and Rachel start spending more time with each other . </P>

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