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The Big Dark

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In this page-turning adventure by Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick, a solar event knocks out our planet's electricity, and a boy must risk his life to save his sick mother.

What would you do if every spark of electricity suddenly vanished, as if somebody had flipped a switch on the entire planet? Cars won't start, the heat shuts off, there's no water in your faucet, and your radio, TV, and flashlight go dark. Everyone in Charlie's small town is baffled. But as time passes, lawlessness erupts and takes an ugly turn. When the market and pharmacy are torched by an anti-Semitic arsonist, Charlie realizes his mother will die without her medicine. So he dons skis and heads off alone, seeking the nearest hospital. After traveling 50 miles through brutal ice and snow, Charlie encounters a burned-out, looted city of terrified citizens. Will he be able to save his mom?Heroic, eloquent, and unforgettable, The Big Dark raises timely questions about responsibility, tolerance, and love.

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Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Kindle Book

  • Release date: January 5, 2016

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780545789776
  • File size: 7823 KB
  • Release date: January 5, 2016

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780545789776
  • File size: 9699 KB
  • Release date: January 5, 2016

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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
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Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.1
Lexile® Measure:780
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3-4

In this page-turning adventure by Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick, a solar event knocks out our planet's electricity, and a boy must risk his life to save his sick mother.

What would you do if every spark of electricity suddenly vanished, as if somebody had flipped a switch on the entire planet? Cars won't start, the heat shuts off, there's no water in your faucet, and your radio, TV, and flashlight go dark. Everyone in Charlie's small town is baffled. But as time passes, lawlessness erupts and takes an ugly turn. When the market and pharmacy are torched by an anti-Semitic arsonist, Charlie realizes his mother will die without her medicine. So he dons skis and heads off alone, seeking the nearest hospital. After traveling 50 miles through brutal ice and snow, Charlie encounters a burned-out, looted city of terrified citizens. Will he be able to save his mom?Heroic, eloquent, and unforgettable, The Big Dark raises timely questions about responsibility, tolerance, and love.

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  • Details

    Publisher:
    Scholastic Inc.

    Kindle Book
    Release date: January 5, 2016

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780545789776
    File size: 7823 KB
    Release date: January 5, 2016

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780545789776
    File size: 9699 KB
    Release date: January 5, 2016

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 5.1
    Lexile® Measure: 780
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 3-4
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