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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 9 Up—At the start of a seemingly ordinary day, Dean and his younger brother, Alex, board their separate buses on the way to school. Without warning, a killer hail rains down and sets into motion this gripping, postapocalyptic tale. From the start, Dean's voice shines and hooks readers into this compelling story. The 14 surviving students from the two school buses find shelter in a local superstore. The six high school students, including Dean, try to assume adult roles and protect...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on June 1, 2012
First comes a devastating hailstorm -- enormous balls of ice and debris pelting a pair of school buses two brothers are riding. The high school bus crashes, killing many on board, but Dean and a few others get aboard the younger children's bus, which a savvy driver has driven straight into a superstore (think Walmart or Target) and relative safety. The driver leaves to look for help, but before she can return, there is an earthquake. Finally comes a chemical spill ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
