The much anticipated sequel to Susan Beth Pfefffer's "Life as We Knew It" is out and just as haunting and thought provoking as the first book. You may remember that in "Life as We Knew It" a meteor hits the moon, knocking it out of its orbit, creating devastating tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions worldwide. People on earth must struggle to survive the severe climactic changes. "The Dead and Gone" follows the same natural disaster but from the point of view of a 17 year old boy in New York City. When Alex's parents disappear in the aftermath of tidal waves, he must care for his two younger sisters, even as Manhattan becomes a deadly wasteland, and food and aid dwindle. Even if you missed the first book, read this one....just not right before bed.
