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?
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens | 2024 | Commended
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“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.”
“Gives the reader an idea of what it is like to be in an earthquake. The strained family relationships between two half siblings are handled well. This story, read with a parent or in a classroom settling, will prompt safe discussion about being prepared for natural disasters.”