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A massive earthquake forces Amy and her estranged half-sister to work together to survive.
Amy is happy it's the last day of school...until a huge earthquake hits. She's surprised that it's Mara, her half-sister, who finally comes for her, since they hardly know each other. There's no word from any of their parents, and their homes have been destroyed. So Amy and Mara set out on a perilous journey from their suburb into the city to search for their parents. As they walk day and night, the scope of the horrific destruction becomes clear. Have their parents survived the disaster?
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About this Author
Gabrielle Prendergast is an award-winning writer, teacher and designer. She has written many books for young people, including the BC Book Prize-winning Zero Repeat Forever and the Westchester Award winner Audacious. She is also the author of the Faerie Woods series in the Orca Currents line, which includes The Crosswood, The Wherewood and The Overwood. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her family.
Reviews
"The sisters' complex family situation offers an intriguing premise...The nonstop action will draw in the intended audience of reluctant readers."
"The relationship between Amy and Mara is well drawn, and the girls grow closer by relying on each other to survive amid exciting action sequences... this book would be a good choice to hand to readers who haven't developed the skills yet for novels like Hatchet. A useful title for older emerging readers."
"The strong adventure writing makes Aftershock a good addition to this genre and for schools and libraries. Highly Recommended."
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