Review Quotes Winner of the 2015 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the Atlantic region Shortlisted for the West Australian Young Readers Book Award The best novels are multi-layered, presenting the reader with new questions at every turn of the page. 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, shes more alone than shes 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-Lils town is hit by what soon bes a widespread illness and fatal disaster. When people begin coming down with a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat, Lils worst fears are realized.

Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn pessimist she has be, but her situation isnt about to get any better. Unfortunately, Liliannas circumstances are anything but normal. Amalie Howard, author of the Alpha Goddess and Aquarathi series and the Riven Chronicles Even under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. 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. Book Synopsis A suspenseful, authentic, and emotional narrative makes Pandemic a gripping and powerful story.

Pandemic by Yvonne Ventresca