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Susan Beth PfefferA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
352
Novel • Fiction
Pennsylvania • Contemporary
2006
YA
12-18 years
770L
In Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer, sixteen-year-old Miranda documents her family's struggle to survive after an asteroid's impact on the moon causes global disasters. The increased gravitational pull results in tidal waves, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and a premature winter, leading to widespread destruction, food shortages, and social collapse. The story details the family's efforts to endure these hardships and maintain hope in the face of adversity. This book contains depictions of natural disasters and their harrowing consequences.
Dark
Melancholic
Suspenseful
Emotional
Challenging
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Susan Beth Pfeffer's Life As We Knew It provides a gripping and poignant portrayal of survival in the wake of a global disaster. Readers praise its emotional depth and realistic depiction of resilience. However, some criticize the pacing and character development. Overall, it's a compelling, thought-provoking read that leaves a lasting impact.
Readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Hatchet by Gary Paulsen would be captivated by Life As We Knew It. Fans of dystopian survival stories with strong, relatable protagonists and gripping, realistic scenarios will find this book compelling and thought-provoking.
132,882 ratings
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352
Novel • Fiction
Pennsylvania • Contemporary
2006
YA
12-18 years
770L
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