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//Life as we Knew It //  by: Susan Pfeffer

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Life as we Knew It by Susan Pfeffer casts an interesting glance into a world that is completely messed up. Miranda's world gets flippeed upside down when the moon gets knocked out of orbit by an astroid. This is a huge disaster, tides are changed greatly, the climate is reversed and, most oil rigs are destroyed making gas prices skyrocket and transportation nearly inpossible.

This book falls into the category of science fiction and astronomy. It is, of course, made up but, it is very realistic. Astronomy factors in because the moon is knocked out of orbit. Life as we Know It gives a very interesting point of view. The book is the journal of a high school aged girl named Miranda. I really like the point of view and style because it is very personal and realistic. It shows trouble with friends, family and yourself during a tough time. The main character in this book is Miranda. She is in high school and just wants to get through the disaster. She lives with her mom and two brothers. Miranda's mom loves her kids she will do anything to make syre her kids make it through the disaster. Miranda's brothers are named Matt and Jonny. Matt is in college and is very tough. We wants to get the whole family through the disaster. Jonny is a about 14 years old. He wants to get the whole family through it too. This book takes place in a mid-sized New England town. They are very average. I like this setting becaause it is very easy to relate to because it is alot alike the town where I live. Miranda mainly stays in her house because there is nothing to do out side of it. It is in modern day. Miranda's life is going pretty normally until she hears about this astroid that is going to crash into the moon. She doesn't think anything big will happen but her life is never the same again. The day after the astroid hits her whole family goes and stocks up on food, clothes and anything else they will need. Matt gets the idea to start to stock up on firewood for the upcoming winter. They are well supplied and well motivated to survive but they still have to face many challenges, hardships and arguments to make it through.

Live as we Knew It was a great book. If you are looking for an interesting, creative read pick up this book and start reading. I give tis book five stars and would recomend it to anyone and everyone.