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Enjoy our presentation of Life As We Knew It written by Susan Beth Pfeffer and published by HMH Books.

In today’s story, sixteen-year-old Miranda describes her family's struggle to survive after a meteor hits the moon, causing worldwide tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Told through a series of journal entries, the reader gets a first-hand view of what it’s like to live through an apocalyptic event.

Perfect for fans of the Divergent Series! This is the first book in The Last Survivors Series. 

Life As We Knew It written has won numerous awards, including a 2009 Black Eyed Susan Award, and YALSA Best Book for Young Adults in 2007.

This title is recommended for ages 12 and up for disaster, violence, and death. Please visit Common Sense Media for more information and reviews: https://bit.ly/LifeAsWeKnewItReviews

Life As We Knew It is available in the following formats:

Libby Ebook: https://bit.ly/LifeAsWeKnewItLibbyEbook

Libby Audio: https://bit.ly/LifeAsWeKnewItLibbyAudio

Hoopla Ebook: https://bit.ly/LifeAsWeKnewItHooplaEbook

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Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0

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