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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
Twelve year old Maddie's scheme to have a secret sleepover with her friends ends with her waking up alone to a literal nightmare. Texts, calls and the news inform her that everyone has been evacuated; except her. Her mom thinks she's with her dad, and her dad thinks she's with her mom. Maddie must learn to survive with the help of books and a Rottweiler named George while facing natural disasters, looters and the loneliness of being the only person for miles.
This book was extremely well done. I've gotten a little tired of the end of the world dystopia novels but this one was different. Written in sporadic verse its really a survival tale of one young teen. It was well written and I enjoyed reading it. I'd recommend for someone who either likes verse, survival and adventure books.
This book was extremely well done. I've gotten a little tired of the end of the world dystopia novels but this one was different. Written in sporadic verse its really a survival tale of one young teen. It was well written and I enjoyed reading it. I'd recommend for someone who either likes verse, survival and adventure books.
This novel in verse for middle school readers is a page-turner.
It's a survival story with the feel of dystopia.
Often beautiful writing, the words just flow and you don't even realize you are reading a verse novel.
It's a survival story with the feel of dystopia.
Often beautiful writing, the words just flow and you don't even realize you are reading a verse novel.
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 for this novel in verse. Just wanting a night away from her family, Maddie and her friends plan a sleepover at her grandparents’ empty apartment. When her friends cancel, Maddie decides to stay alone. She wakes up to a slew of messages from her parents and friends - while she slept, the government declared “imminent danger” and evacuated everyone. Now alone with an aging dog as her companion, she must survive without power or a way to communicate with the rest of the world. How long will she be alone? Will her family ever come back? Highly recommend for grades 6+
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Dystopian book, written in verse. Interesting premise, happy ending, nice character development.
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death
Excellent dystopian novel in verse of survival and courage. I could not put it down!
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
While there are some weird plotting points (the looters, the break neck pacing in the back half, the swift and sudden ending), what ultimately sold me on rating it 4 stars was the beautiful writing and reflective tone. I most enjoyed Maddie's reflections on what family means as a kid of divorce, her exploration of poetry, and her determination to never give up hope. I love a good middle-grade book that doesn't look down on their target audience: it recognizes the ability, resilience, and power of kids.