Laybourne,
Emmy. Savage
Drift. (series:
Monument 14.) Macmillan/Feiwel & Friends 2014 309p $17.99 ISBN 978-1-250-03642-1 jr/sr Conflict VG-BN
In this book, the third in the Monument 14 trilogy, the majority of the survivors had shuttled from camp to camp before finally
ending up in a refugee camp in Canada. Their world was
beginning to look up for the most part, as some reunited with their families
and others made plans for the future. This all came
tumbling down when Niko found out his lost love, Josie, had survived. Niko (with the help
of Dean, Jake, and the pregnant Astrid) takes off to find her. The
travel routes are difficult and dangerous.
This novel demonstrates the
versatility, ingenuity, and flexibility of teenagers. The characters encounter numerous road blocks in their travels. However, they meet these situations with
resolve and caring for each other. Friendship and
compassion have supported the participants throughout their travels.
Readers will enjoy this novel, which illustrates
friendship, conflict, determination, and compassion.
Summary: This book is the gripping conclusion to the Monument 14
trilogy. The young survivors who escaped disaster are once again forced to fall
back on their own resources and determination to save each other from the
government’s unusual interests.
Post-Apocalyptic
novels --Linda McNeil
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