Life as We Knew It
When an asteroid knocks into the Moon, altering its orbit, Earth undergoes catastrophic changes. Higher tides flood the coasts. Volcanoes erupt. The ash blocks out the sun. Temperatures plummet. And humans struggle to survive.
Miranda is one such survivor. She, her mother, and brother live in relative isolation in rural Pennsylvania. Together, they must preserve their hope for the future – even though there's no promise life will ever be better.
This is one of the most disturbing and haunting books I have ever read, and its parallels to today's fears about global warming and nuclear war make it all the heavier-hitting. Highly recommended for middle school and up.
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