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... the struggle for survival after a catastrophic disaster?
Ashfall by Mike Mullin
Ashfall plunges you into the harrowing aftermath of a supervolcano eruption, following Alex as he battles hunger, cold, and the collapse of society—much like Miranda in Life As We Knew It. If you were gripped by how Miranda’s family coped with dwindling resources and the breakdown of daily life, you’ll find Alex’s journey just as intense and compelling.
... watching young people grow and adapt in the face of disaster?
Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden
If Miranda’s transformation and resilience in Life As We Knew It resonated with you, you’ll be drawn to Ellie and her friends as they’re thrust into survival and resistance after their country is invaded. Their journey from ordinary teens to resourceful survivors is full of emotional growth and tough choices.
... an intimate, claustrophobic survival story focused on a small group?
Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis
If you appreciated the close-knit, almost claustrophobic feel of Miranda’s family struggling together in Life As We Knew It, you’ll love Lynn’s story in Not a Drop to Drink. The book centers on Lynn’s fight to protect her pond and her few companions, delivering a tense, personal survival narrative.
... the emotional impact and payoff of enduring hardship?
This World We Live In by Susan Beth Pfeffer
If the raw, emotional journey and the payoff of Miranda’s struggles in Life As We Knew It moved you, This World We Live In offers another deeply affecting story. Miranda’s continued resilience and the challenges her family faces will tug at your heart and provide that same sense of hard-won hope.
... the immediacy and intimacy of a diary-format narrative?
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
If you were captivated by Miranda’s personal diary entries and the way they drew you into her daily fears and hopes, The Diary of Anne Frank delivers that same intense, first-person immediacy. Anne’s reflections in her secret annex are both poignant and deeply relatable, making the story unforgettable.
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