The World Ends in April
(Sprache: Englisch)
Is middle school drama scarier than an asteroid heading for Earth? Find out in this smart and funny novel by the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl.
Every day in middle school can feel like the end of the world.
Eleanor Dross knows...
Every day in middle school can feel like the end of the world.
Eleanor Dross knows...
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Is middle school drama scarier than an asteroid heading for Earth? Find out in this smart and funny novel by the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl.Every day in middle school can feel like the end of the world.
Eleanor Dross knows a thing or two about the end of the world, thanks to a survivalist grandfather who stockpiles freeze-dried food and supplies--just in case. So when she reads about a Harvard scientist's prediction that an asteroid will strike Earth in April, Eleanor knows her family will be prepared. Her classmates? They're on their own!
Eleanor has just one friend she wants to keep safe: Mack. They've been best friends since kindergarten, even though he's more of a smiley emoji and she's more of an eye-roll emoji. They'll survive the end of the world together . . . if Mack doesn't go away to a special school for the blind.
But it's hard to keep quiet about a life-destroying asteroid--especially at a crowded lunch table--and soon Eleanor is the president of the (secret) End of the World Club. It turns out that prepping for TEOTWAWKI (the End of the World as We Know It) is actually kind of fun. But you can't really prepare for everything life drops on you. And one way or another, Eleanor's world is about to change.
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Mack Jefferson, my best--and only--friend, reads to me from his Braille edition of The Outsiders. I m spread out on the floor of my bedroom with my dog, Bubbles, running my hand through her soft belly fur and wondering if we have any pudding cups in the pantry. Also wondering if Mack will notice if I slip out for a few minutes. Probably. I ve tried in the past.Elle, are you even listening? he asks.
Of course. Always. I love this book.
Lies. All lies. Mack uses a ridiculous accent like he s a vampire from Transylvania, when actually he s a black, blind twelve-year-old kid from North Carolina.
Just keep reading. I pull Bubbles into my lap.
Dude, I finished the chapter.
Oh, good. That means our language arts homework is done. Mack s a good student. I m a student. Do you want to--
A loud knock interrupts me. Bubbles jumps up, barks once, and then hides under my bed.
Go away! No one is here! I m expecting one of my brothers.
But the door opens, and it s Grandpa Joe in his camouflage pants, an army-green T-shirt, and a matching cap. His cheeks are red and his eyes flash with excitement.
Hey, what re you doing here? I ask. Even though he lives only ten minutes away, he rarely just stops by.
Private Eleanor Dross, it s time. We have to bug out. Now! He smiles but quickly covers his grin with his hand.
What? I say, as if I don t know what he s talking about. But I totally do. Grandpa Joe is here for one of his drills. He spends his days getting ready for catastrophes. And whenever he can, he drags me and my brothers along for practice.
We can t, I tell him. I have a friend over. I motion to Mack in case Grandpa Joe missed him.
We ll take Private Mack with us. But we gotta roll now. Giddyup!
What s happening? Mack rocks in his seat.
Get moving, soldiers. I ll explain in the truck. He claps his
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hands three times.
Grandpa Joe, stop. You re scaring Mack.
I m not scared, Mack says, smiling.
Bubbles wriggles out from under the bed and jumps back into my lap. She must sense that this is not an emergency.
I look at the time on my phone. It s almost six. Dad s going to be home any minute. And he has no patience for these drills.
Your daddy is gone, Grandpa Joe says, and for a second I feel sick, as if he just told me Dad was gone gone.
Stuck in Columbus on business. Called to ask if I could look after y all tonight.
I understand now. Grandpa Joe has decided to seize the moment.
I don t have time for a drill, I whine. I have homework to do. And Netflix to watch.
Who says this is a drill? Grandpa Joe puts his fists on his hips and puffs out his chest. Grab your bug-out bag. Be in the truck in two minutes. I ll round up the boys. He backs out of my room.
Cool, Mack says as he stands and unfolds his cane. Drill or not, I ve always wanted to bug out. Mack s one of those people who like everything. If he were an emoji, he d be the smiley face. Me, I d be the eye-roll emoji.
Some grandfathers bowl, play golf, or build model airplanes. At least in movies. Mine is a prepper--someone who spends their time and money preparing f
Grandpa Joe, stop. You re scaring Mack.
I m not scared, Mack says, smiling.
Bubbles wriggles out from under the bed and jumps back into my lap. She must sense that this is not an emergency.
I look at the time on my phone. It s almost six. Dad s going to be home any minute. And he has no patience for these drills.
Your daddy is gone, Grandpa Joe says, and for a second I feel sick, as if he just told me Dad was gone gone.
Stuck in Columbus on business. Called to ask if I could look after y all tonight.
I understand now. Grandpa Joe has decided to seize the moment.
I don t have time for a drill, I whine. I have homework to do. And Netflix to watch.
Who says this is a drill? Grandpa Joe puts his fists on his hips and puffs out his chest. Grab your bug-out bag. Be in the truck in two minutes. I ll round up the boys. He backs out of my room.
Cool, Mack says as he stands and unfolds his cane. Drill or not, I ve always wanted to bug out. Mack s one of those people who like everything. If he were an emoji, he d be the smiley face. Me, I d be the eye-roll emoji.
Some grandfathers bowl, play golf, or build model airplanes. At least in movies. Mine is a prepper--someone who spends their time and money preparing f
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Autoren-Porträt von Stacy McAnulty
Stacy McAnulty is the author of many books for young readers, including The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, chapter book series The Dino Files and GoldieBlox, and picture books including Excellent Ed, 101 Reasons Why I'm NOT Taking a Bath, and Beautiful. A former mechanical engineer, Stacy writes about math and science with authority. Visit her online at stacymcanulty.com or follow her on social media at:Twitter: @stacymcanulty
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- Autor: Stacy McAnulty
- Altersempfehlung: 8 - 12 Jahre
- 2021, International, 384 Seiten, Maße: 13 x 19,1 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 1524767646
- ISBN-13: 9781524767648
- Erscheinungsdatum: 19.02.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
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Praise for The World Ends in April:"A smart, funny and emotionally candid book." Shelf Awareness, starred review
The novel has an exceptional grasp of melancholy that leaves an impact even after its philosophical ending. Bulletin
A well-paced, engrossing plot with endearing characters." Booklist
Praise for The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl:
"Unique and utterly satisfying."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Prepare to fall in love."--School Library Journal, starred review
"Lucy's journey is beautifully authentic in this debut brimming with warmth, wisdom, and math."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
McAnulty s well-drawn cast of characters grapple with the difficulties of middle school, friendships, and life. An engaging story, full of heart and hope. Readers of all ages will root for Lucy, aka Lightning Girl. No miscalculations here! Kate Beasley, author of Gertie s Leap to Greatness
"Fresh story, great characters, a winner!" Barbara O'Connor, author of Wish
"The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl is calculated to steal your heart!" - Alan Gratz author of Ban This Book and Refugee
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