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Praise for The Big Dark

"The depiction of a world gone suddenly dark is both terrifying and completely possible. Philbrick's overarching message is clear. While ruthless villains might be living next door, so might a school janitor-turned-selfless leader and a boy-turned-hero.... a riveting, credible, and even inspiring vision of life just after the apocalypse." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Philbrick is in his element with this kid-oriented view of global catastrophe. Charlie’s world is brimming with danger, yet he single-mindedly accepts his mission to save his mother, since, for him, the threat of wild animals is overshadowed by the menace of frightened human beings. With a fast pace, pulse-pounding premise, and approachable first-person narration, this would be a great pick for reluctant readers." -- Booklist

"Philbrick (Zane and the Hurricane) weaves an absorbing tale about the breakdown of contemporary civilization, the return to chaotic vigilante justice, and the strength of kindness and community." -- Publishers Weekly
Praise for Zane and the Hurricane

2015-2016 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List

* "Vivid descriptions of the toxic waters, the commotion at the Superdome, and racial tension are handled factually yet sensitively." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "An appropriately serious and occasionally gruesome tale of surviving Hurricane Katrina, buoyed by large doses of hope and humor."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Zane's first-person account is tense and authentically youthful as the group paddles through the flooded streets of New Orleans seeking refuge." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

A Newbery Honor Book

* "The horror of war and injustice of slavery ring clearly above the din of playful exaggerations." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT?
What would happen in your town if every cell phone, computer, car engine, and battery stopped functioning because of a solar event―one that could actually happen on Earth tomorrow?
From award-winning writer Rodman Philbrick comes a page-turning story that begins “on a night so cold you could sneeze icicles.” Suddenly a blinding burst of light whites out the stars...and as darkness overwhelms America, the “big dark” puts a dramatic end to phones, hospitals, police, transportation, and safety. Will people join together to help one another? Or will people gather into violent groups, shoot to kill, and wipe out civilization?
With his hometown spiraling into chaos, Charlie Cobb sets off on a perilous journey to save his mother’s life. Stalked by wild animals and confronted by hostile, armed citizens, Charlie also encounters extraordinary warmth and generosity in the most unlikely places―proof of the sustaining power of love, family, and friendship even in the darkest times.
What Critics Are Saying about The Big Dark:

“A riveting, credible, and even inspiring vision of life just after the apocalypse.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Philbrick weaves an absorbing tale about the breakdown of contemporary civilization, the return to chaotic vigilante justice, and the strength of kindness and community.” – Publishers Weekly

“With a fast pace, pulse-pounding premise, and approachable first-person narration, this would be a great pick for reluctant readers.” – Booklist