“Yvonne Ventresca’s debut novel hits the ground running and never stops until the last page. Bravo!” -Mike Mullin, award-winning author of the Ashfall trilogy Ventresca’s debut novel will appeal to those who love realistic coming of age stories, romances, or disaster fiction. Pandemic is truly exceptional in that regard-its teen protagonist, Lily, is stuggling with a dark secret from her past, her first tentative romances, and a horrifying pandemic that throws her town into utter chaos. “The best novels are multi-layered, presenting the reader with new questions at every turn of the page. Shortlisted for the West Australian Young Readers Book Award Winner of the 2015 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the Atlantic region The paperback edition includes bonus materials that discuss the most recent, real-life pandemics: Spanish flu, H1N1, and COVID-19. In this thrilling debut from author Yvonne Ventresca, Lil must find a way to survive not only the outbreak and its real-life consequences, but also her own personal demons. Just when it all seems too much, the cause of her original trauma shows up at her door. But as the disease rages on, so does an unexpected tension as Lil is torn between an old ex and a new romantic interest. With friends and neighbors dying all around her, Lil does everything she can just to survive.
Now, she’s more alone than she’s been since the “incident” at her school months ago. With her parents called away on business before the contagious outbreak-her father in Delaware covering the early stages of the disease and her mother in Hong Kong and unable to get a flight back to New Jersey-Lil’s town is hit by what soon becomes a widespread illness and fatal disaster. When people begin coming down with a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat, Lil’s worst fears are realized. Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn pessimist she has become, but her situation isn’t about to get any better. Unfortunately, Lilianna’s circumstances are anything but normal. Riveting and terrifyingly real with moments of hope that shine through when you least expect it, Pandemic is one that will stay with you long after you read the last page.” -Amalie Howard, author of the Alpha Goddess and Aquarathi series and the Riven ChroniclesĮven under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. “A suspenseful, authentic, and emotional narrative makes Pandemic a gripping and powerful story.
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