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When a blizzard begins to snow for an entire week, the students at a small high school find themselves stranded after the power and heat systems fail. With snow piling up, pipes freezing, and the roof shuddering, the kids—Scotty, Pete, Jason, Krista, and Julie—must grapple with isolation, perseverance, and the harsh realities of survival in a hostile environment. The story explores their growing interpersonal tensions, peer pressure, and the difficult choices that emerge as the winter drags on.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Northrop
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