Audrey+R.

Life as We Knew It By:Susan Pfeffermedia type="custom" key="8004400" width="130" height="130" align="right" The grocery stores have run out of food. Volcanoes are erupting left and right. Gas prices have gone up to over $10 a gallon. All of this because the moon was knocked out of orbit, closer to the Earth. --- Miranda is an average Pennsylvania high school sophomore reflecting on each passing day in her diary. When she hears that a meteor is headed towards the moon, it seems like an excuse for more homework, and she barely gives it a second thought. When the meteor hits the moon, it knocks it out of orbit and closer to Earth. The moon having control over the tides causes worldwide tsunamis, earthquakes and volcano eruptions. With millions dying every day Miranda is left to wonder if things will ever be the same. When school lets out in June, Miranda must stay at home with her worried mom, annoying little brother Jonny and her big brother Matt, who is home from college. Seperated from her friends; Megan, a true believer that God will save everyone, and Sammi a carefree soul, Miranda stays at home from day to day with the exceptions of going swimming in the near-by pond.  -- -Susan Pfeffer tells Miranda's story through Miranda's diary entries. Exploring the topic of the world coming to an end, it seemed as if I was in the story with Miranda. Grabbing supplies my family might need in the future, stocking up on soup not knowing if it would be enough. Though the main character is a girl, this book will interest both genders. People interested in "2012" or an apocalypse would probably enjoy this book. I would most likely recommend this book to my friends, but be to include that there are stretches of plot that I had to force myself through to finish.