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Life As We Knew It

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Susan Beth Pfeffer

Life As We Knew It

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pennsylvania • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

770L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

132,882 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Life As We Knew It?

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.

4.2

132,882 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pennsylvania • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

770L

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