The Big Dark
What's it about
What would you do if the lights went out for good? This isn't just a power outage; it's a total societal collapse. Learn how one family’s ordinary camping trip turns into a desperate fight for survival when a solar flare plunges the world into darkness. Discover the essential survival skills you'd need to navigate a world without electricity, technology, or law. You'll explore the psychological toll of a global catastrophe and witness how quickly civilization can unravel, forcing ordinary people to make extraordinary choices to protect the ones they love.
Meet the author
Rodman Philbrick is the acclaimed author of the Newbery Honor-winning classic Freak the Mighty, celebrated for his gripping, high-stakes stories for young readers. He has written more than a dozen novels, often exploring themes of survival and resilience against overwhelming odds. Living in a small town in Maine that experiences frequent power outages, Philbrick drew upon his own real-life experiences with darkness and isolation to imagine the chilling, world-altering scenario at the heart of The Big Dark.
What's it about
What would you do if the lights went out for good? This isn't just a power outage; it's a total societal collapse. Learn how one family’s ordinary camping trip turns into a desperate fight for survival when a solar flare plunges the world into darkness. Discover the essential survival skills you'd need to navigate a world without electricity, technology, or law. You'll explore the psychological toll of a global catastrophe and witness how quickly civilization can unravel, forcing ordinary people to make extraordinary choices to protect the ones they love.
Meet the author
Rodman Philbrick is the acclaimed author of the Newbery Honor-winning classic Freak the Mighty, celebrated for his gripping, high-stakes stories for young readers. He has written more than a dozen novels, often exploring themes of survival and resilience against overwhelming odds. Living in a small town in Maine that experiences frequent power outages, Philbrick drew upon his own real-life experiences with darkness and isolation to imagine the chilling, world-altering scenario at the heart of The Big Dark.
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