The World Ends in April
The World Ends in April by Stacy McAnulty is a First Edition published by Random House Children’s Books in 2019. This novel explores the life of Eleanor Dross, a middle school student who grapples with the impending threat of an asteroid predicted to strike Earth. With a survivalist grandfather preparing for the worst, Eleanor believes her family is ready, while her classmates remain unaware of the looming disaster. The story captures the challenges of adolescence alongside the humorous and serious undertones of preparing for the unknown.
Readers will find a blend of juvenile fiction and nonfiction elements as Eleanor navigates friendships and the complexities of middle school life. The narrative delves into social themes, family dynamics, and the concept of disasters, all while Eleanor forms the secret End of the World Club with her best friend, Mack. As they tackle the idea of survival, the story reveals that not all challenges can be anticipated, leading to unexpected changes in Eleanor’s world. This engaging tale spans 362 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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Is middle school drama scarier than an asteroid heading for Earth? Find out in this smart and funny novel by the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl.
Every day in middle school can feel like the end of the world.
Eleanor Dross knows a thing or two about the end of the world, thanks to a survivalist grandfather who stockpiles freeze-dried food and supplies–just in case. So when she reads about a Harvard scientist’s prediction that an asteroid will strike Earth in April, Eleanor knows her family will be prepared. Her classmates? They’re on their own!
Eleanor has just one friend she wants to keep safe: Mack. They’ve been best friends since kindergarten, even though he’s more of a smiley emoji and she’s more of an eye-roll emoji. They’ll survive the end of the world together . . . if Mack doesn’t go away to a special school for the blind.
But it’s hard to keep quiet about a life-destroying asteroid–especially at a crowded lunch table–and soon Eleanor is the president of the (secret) End of the World Club. It turns out that prepping for TEOTWAWKI (the End of the World as We Know It) is actually kind of fun. But you can’t really prepare for everything life drops on you. And one way or another, Eleanor’s world is about to change.
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