Hey book addicts! It's Phoebe back with another post for you! I know it's been a super long time since I've written, and for that I'm really sorry--we couldn't keep up with posting and so we had to take a break but WE'RE BACK!! And we're here to stay!
Although I took a break from blogging, I did not take a break from reading! Over the holidays I read a novel called The Girl who Owned a City by O. T. Nelson. So, today, I'll be giving you all my thoughts on the book--what it's about, what I liked, what I didn't, etc. Let's jump into this! THE STORY When a fatal virus that kills everyone over the age of twelve infects the earth, ten year old Lisa and her little brother Todd along with every other child in the world, are left with out parents to protect and provide for them. Without grown ups, everything shuts down because no adult is left to run, produce, or sell anything. Lisa and Todd are becoming desperate, food is spoiling fast without a working refrigerator and even dry goods are becoming sparse. Like all of the other children in Glenn Ellyn, Illinois, they are so far surviving off of stealing food and supplies from empty homes but there are too many children and not enough supplies. Some kids are even resorting to breaking in and steal what little supplies are left from the "child homes" where their peers are still living. Gangs are forming within neighborhoods to try and overthrow the other children to get their food. But Lisa knows there must be a better way. The story follows Lisa as she takes charge and works to make her neighborhood of Grand Avenue into a strong militia to protect themselves from the powerful and quickly growing gangs. MY THOUGHTS I absolutely loved this book! Nelson's writing is descriptive and captivating, keeping the reader hooked--(though I didn't give them away for you in the summary above, there were many, many, plot twists that kept me eager to read more). The characters are very relatable and it's fun to try and think what you would've done if you had been in Lisa's situation. Would you have taken charge? Would you have been too frightened to do anything? Would you have joined a gang and stolen from other children or would you have, like Lisa, put yourself in danger in order to keep your morals? (By the way, if you have read the book or once you do read it, I would love to hear your answers to these questions in the comments below!) I would definitely recommend reading this book! I WOULD RECOMMEND... Although I didn't find the story very intense, the whole idea of a world with no adults and gangs forming left and right can be a bit scary. I think the ages that are best for this book would be 11+. If you're an adult and haven't read the book yet, I would still recommend you read it because it's such great literature and such a creative, compelling, story. SEE YOU NEXT TIME! We are so glad to be back. Be sure to leave us a comment so that we know you're back, too! -Phoebe (your executive worm)
8 Comments
Phoebe
1/24/2018 12:19:40 pm
Thanks for the comment, Anna! Yes, I've been wanting to get back to posting but your email made me realize that I should just start uploading again now, so thank you!
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Zoe
1/24/2018 11:30:25 am
Glad you're back :)
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Phoebe
1/24/2018 12:20:14 pm
Thanks, Zoe! I know, it is one of my favorites:)
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Rachel
1/24/2018 02:48:54 pm
I'm so glad you are back!! You made me very interested in the book!
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Phoebe
1/27/2018 03:45:41 pm
Thanks for being a devoted follower, Rachel! Yes, you should totally read the book!
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Anna
1/30/2018 10:14:34 am
I agree. Sounds interesting!
Wendy
1/25/2018 04:16:08 am
I'm glad you're back, too!
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