Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel-in-verse from a Pushcart Prize–nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town. With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. After a rough start, Maddie learns to trust her own ingenuity and invents clever ways to survive in a place that has been deserted and forgotten.

Kids, grades 4 and up, can grab a free copy of the book at the Library and join the TOC Book Club for a discussion on Saturday, January 13th from 11:30 - noon. Can't make it this month?  Join us next month when we read Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell.