How many of you have ever thought about or even considered the fact that we live close to one of the largest active super volcanoes in the world, right there in Yellowstone National Park? Does it concern you or do you think that 640,000 years is a long time ago and if it blew again, we'd be decimated in an instant so no need to panic? But if history shows us anything, it is that Yellowstone will erupt again and life as we know it will never be the same.Alex is a typical fifteen year old boy, tired of being harped on by his family and just wanting to be left alone for a while. After winning an argument with his mom, Alex gets to stay home in Cedar Falls, IA while his parents and sister travel to his uncle's farm in Warren, IL about 140 miles east. The last thing Alex said to his mom was probably something smart and horrible and now all he wishes he could do is take it back and give her a hug. Alex would do anything to see his family again, including risk his life to trek through the ashfall and devastated world left in the aftermath of the eruption of Yellowstone, over 900 miles away. Will he be able to survive? Would you?
Why I picked up the book: Our book club at Roosevelt High School chose it for our book discussion.
Why I finished it: The action begins right in Chapter 1 and leaves you breathless, wanting to know more, and wondering if you'd have even survived that much.
I'd give it to: fans of dystopian & apocalyptic novels. If you liked Susan Beth Pfeffer's "Life As We Knew It", you'll probably love this. It is more dark and raw. Because of the violent acts, I'd probably say high school and up.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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