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Life as We Knew It is a 2006 young adult science fiction novel by Susan Beth Pfeffer. The narrative is structured as the diary entries of a teenage girl named Miranda, documenting her family's struggle to survive after an asteroid hits the moon. This catastrophic collision alters the moon's orbit, triggering massive tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions that plunge the world into an ecological crisis. The story focuses heavily on the psychological and practical challenges of survival.
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What happens to the moon in Life as We Knew It?
In Susan Beth Pfeffer's 2006 novel, an asteroid collides with the moon, altering its orbit and bringing it closer to Earth. This triggers massive natural disasters including tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions that devastate civilization.
Who is the main character in Life as We Knew It?
The story is told through the diary entries of Miranda, a teenage girl documenting her family's struggle to survive the aftermath of the lunar disaster. Her first-person account provides an intimate view of the collapse of everyday life.
Is Life as We Knew It part of a series?
Yes, Life as We Knew It is the first book in Susan Beth Pfeffer's 'Last Survivors' series, which also includes The Dead and the Gone and This World We Live In. Each book explores different perspectives on the same apocalyptic event.
What genre is Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer?
Life as We Knew It is a young adult science fiction novel first published in 2006. It blends survival fiction with speculative science to create a realistic depiction of societal collapse following an astronomical catastrophe.
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