Life as We Knew it
Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2008, is a compelling narrative presented through a series of journal entries. This first edition spans 352 pages and is written in English. The story follows Miranda, a high school sophomore, as she navigates a world transformed by a catastrophic event when a meteor alters the moon’s orbit, leading to a series of global disasters. As her family seeks refuge in their sunroom, they confront the challenges of survival in a drastically changed environment.
Readers will find an exploration of family dynamics and the human spirit’s resilience amid adversity. The narrative delves into themes of hope and survival as Miranda and her family adapt to their new reality, facing limited resources and the emotional toll of their circumstances. The book touches on various subjects, including science and nature, disasters, and social themes, making it a thought-provoking read for young adults and those interested in dystopian fiction.
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New York Times bestseller! A heart-stopping post-apocalyptic thriller that’s “absorbing from first to last page.”*
When a meteor knocks the moon closer to earth, Miranda, a high school sophomore, takes shelter with her family.
Told in a year’s worth of journal entries, Life as We Knew It chronicles the human struggle to hold on to the most important resource of all–hope–in an increasingly desperate and unfamiliar world.
As August turns dark and wintery in northeastern Pennsylvania, Miranda, her two brothers, and their mother retreat to the unexpected safe haven of their sunroom, where they subsist on stockpiled food and limited water in the warmth of a wood-burning stove.
I guess I always felt even if the world came to an end, McDonald’s still would be open. Like one marble hitting another, when the moon slams closer to earth, the result is catastrophic. Worldwide tsunamis wipe out the coasts, earthquakes rock the continents, and volcanic ash blocks out the sun.
Life as We Know It is an extraordinary series debut. The companion novels are: The Dead and the Gone, This World We Live In, and The Shade of the Moon.
(*Publishers Weekly, starred review)
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