The Big Dark

by Rodman Philbrick

Book Overview

In this page-turning adventure by Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick, a solar event knocks out our planet's electricity, and a boy must risk his life to save his sick mother.What would you do if every spark of electricity suddenly vanished, as if somebody had flipped a switch on the entire planet? Cars won't start, the heat shuts off, there's no water in your faucet, and your radio, TV, and flashlight go dark. Everyone in Charlie's small town is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545789753
• ISBN13: 9780545789752
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Blue Sky Press (AZ)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7