In the sixth grade, my teacher read us a novel about a teenage girl whose father works for the government and they, along with her brother, are saved when the most of the rest of civilization is wiped out by some sort of carbon-destroying weapon. The first half of the novel deals with the disaster and its aftermath, the second takes place a couple of generations later during the rebuilding of society. I can't remember the title or author for the life of me, and I'm hoping it hasn't gone out of print (I'm a sophomore in college now). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
2006-08-20 05:24:42 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I've checked with some librarians before and done a keyword search on amazon, but to no avail. I also tried to contact the teacher, but she moved away a few years ago, and I've not been able to find an address or email.
To *some* this may seem like a "gay" question, but I'm the oldest grandchild from a fairly large extended family and my aunts and uncles often ask me for reading recommendations for my grade school cousins -- I was trying to remember this book specifically for a cousin in fifth grade. And at least I'm using this site for its intended purpose - asking legitimate questions - rather than just trying to find people to chat with or whining about not being able to find a boyfriend.
2006-08-20 08:35:27 · update #1
This sounds like Children of the Dust by Louise Lawrence; however, in this book there are three parts with the third section focusing on the above-ground survivors who have mutated to accommodate to the damaged atmosphere. The theme of racial prejudice is approached indirectly in the contempt the underground survivors feel for their relatives, the above-ground mutants. It's a gripping novel. I remember thinking it was just too gruesome for sixth graders, but my wife shared it with her students and they were intrigued and moved by its grotesqueness and sutle heroism.
Here's the beginning of the Wikipedia article on it:
"The Children of the Dust (ISBN 0060237392) is an apocalyptic and End of the World Fiction book written by Louise Lawrence. The book details a family history across three generations during the aftermath of a nuclear war and the horror it entails. The story covers in detail the three characters who through their actions are the last hope of the homo sapiens race.
The book focuses on the horrors that occur after the dropping of the bombs. The survivors of the blast must suffer through radiation, nuclear winters, feuds between rival groups and mutation. The new race, homo-superior, have adapted to the loss of the ozone layer and the extra radiation to become the dominant species on the planet.
The book is broken up in to three sections for each generation. The novel offers some hope that humanity could survive the horrors of war (and in fact the current age) to form a new world."
2006-08-20 11:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by bfrank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(some people can be so apathetic.) i'm sorry, i wish i could help.
right now, i'm having trouble finding a book i read when i was probably 8 or 9 years old, and i can't remember the author either. (i graduated from high school 10 years ago). your best bet is to go to a used bookstore, preferably one that specializes in children's books. (i know it's not much by way of an answer, but then, none of the answers i received for my question were any help either.)
good luck.
2006-08-20 05:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by VeJa_1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about... - Deciding Fate • because they have to decide where their hearts lie and they have to change fate. - Appeasing the Unknown • they are sent to appease the 'monster' they know nothing about. - The Outskirts • because the 'monster' lives in the outskirts of the town. - The Maze • because it describes the forest the main characters are sent to. - Settled. • because the town settled in the 'moster's' domain and he wants it back and because the main characters have to settle on a decision.
2016-03-26 22:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it "On The Beach" by Nevil Shute?? There was another about a boy living with the aftermath of the bomb too, but I can't remember the name of that one either...
2013-12-12 14:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by Roxy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but have you though about going to your local library and asking a librarian? Maybe it you tell her what you told us she (or he) may know.
Good Luck :)
2006-08-20 07:04:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Strange Tomorros by Jean Karl. It was one of favorite when I was a kid.
2014-01-29 04:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember reading it to....but that was a long time ago...sorry
2006-08-20 07:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by ormus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋