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The eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano obliterates Alex’s hometown of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and the surrounding region. Thirteenteen‑year‑old Alex must navigate a devastated landscape, confronting extreme heat, ashfall, and collapsed infrastructure.
Forced to travel to Illinois in search of his parents and younger sister, Alex encounters new communities and challenges that test his resilience and resourcefulness. In a society where former societal structures have collapsed, he must develop survival skills to protect those he loves.
Through him readers witness the harsh realities of natural disaster, the resilience of youth, and the harsh reshaping of a community as the survivors adapt to its new reality.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mike Mullin
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