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A lengthy California drought turns Alyssa's quiet suburban street into a war zone, and she is forced to make impossible choices if she and her brother are to survive. The coauthor is Jarrod Shusterman. The story contains sexual situations and violence.
Quick Summary
When California runs out of water, a suburban street transforms into a desperate battleground where neighbors become enemies and survival means making impossible choices. Teens will devour the tension-filled scenes of water raids, dangerous alliances, and the raw determination of a sister fighting to protect her brother when authorities fail to help. If your kid likes the gritty survival thrills and realistic teen protagonists in The Hunger Games, they'll be hooked by this terrifyingly plausible near-future scenario. Perfect for teens in grades 10-12 who enjoy intense, thought-provoking reads with mature themes.