This World We Live In
This World We Live In
Susan Beth Pfeffer
In rural Pennsylvania, Miranda and her family have continued to eke out an existence. Thanks to food rationing from the government and a bit of luck, mom, both brothers and even the cat are still alive. But how much longer can things last like this? And what has happened to their father? Some of their worries are answered when dad finally appears, with his wife and baby, plus three strangers. Overjoyed to see him, the family is nevertheless torn about how to deal with the burden of so many mouths. And Miranda is both excited and annoyed to finally have a cute guy her age around...Alex from New York City.
Very nice bringing together of the first two books, and satisfying to know what happens next. That said, I found the romance not particularly believable, which is unfortunate, as the book is otherwise riveting. Great for 8th grade and up.