After writing for 35 years, she received wider notice for her series of postapocalyptic novels, officially titled the life as we knew it series, but often called the last survivors or moon crash series, some of which have appeared on the new york times bestselling list. Young adult, speculative fiction stand alone or series. The summer reading book for this year is life as we knew it, the first book in author susan beth pfeffers last survivor trilogy. Plot analysis life as we knew it leniczeksusan beth pfeffer. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Susan beth pfeffer is currently considered a single author. Sixteenyearold miranda begins a daily tenmonth diary documenting the survival ordeal her rural pennsylvania family endures when a large meteors collision with the moon brings on destruction of the modern world and all its technological conveniences. Susan beth pfeffer was born in new york city in 1948. Since then, she has written over seventy novels for children and young adults, including kid power, fantasy summer, starring peter and leigh, and the friendship pact, as well as the series sebastian sisters and make me a star. Susan beth pfeffer books list of books by author susan beth.
Susan beth pfeffer books list of books by author susan. However, it wasnt until 1970 that her first book, just morgan, was published. This book is part of a trilogy, with the third still being in progress. Particularly given that this is a ya book and what an important issue this is, the way its. She is also the author of the popular portraits of little women series for grades 3 6, and has written a book for adults on writing for children. At the age of six, when her father wrote and published a book, pfeffer decided she, too, wanted to be a writer. When miranda first hears the warnings that a meteor is headed on a collision path with the moon, they just sound like an excuse for extra homework assignments. Mar 18, 2010 but theres something about susan beth pfeffers novels that keeps me frantically turning the pages, even when i know im going to be up half the night quaking with nightmares.
Life as we knew it, by susan beth pfeffer blogging for a. Susan beth pfeffer i decided to be a writer when i was in first grade and ive been fortunate to have lived my dream. Life as we knew it by susan beth pfeffer books library. The complete series list for life as we knew it susan beth pfeffer. Conditions in springfield, massachusetts seem similar to where miranda lives in pennsylvania. Susan beth pfeffer was born in new york city in 1948, and grew up in the city and its nearby suburbs. Book 2 of the moon crush trilogy, but can be read as a stand alone novel. Now this harrowing companion novel examines the same events as they unfold in new york city, revealed through the eyes of seventeenyearold puerto rican.
Apr 28, 2020 name pronunciation with susan beth pfeffer. He says that he and lisa are safe and the pregnancy is going well. Life as we knew it is a young adult science fiction novel by american author susan beth pfeffer, first published in 2006 by harcourt books. She also wrote a book for adults about how to write for children. These books transcend their premises with terrifyingly wellimagined futures and superb characterization. Susan beth pfeffer is the author of many books for teens, including the new york times bestselling novel life as we knew it, which was nominated for several. She grew up in the city and its nearby suburbs and spent summers in the catskill mountains. Susan beth pfeffers life as we knew it enthralled and devastated readers with its brutal but hopeful look at an apocalyptic eventan asteroid hitting the moon, setting off a tailspin of horrific climate changes. Life as we knew it series in order susan beth pfeffer. Susan beth pfeffer is the author of many books for teens, including the new york times bestselling novel life as we knew it, which was nominated for several state awards, and its companion books, the dead and the gone, this world we live in, and the shade of the moon. Kid power by pfeffer, susan beth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From what ive read on the authors blog about the third.
After an asteroid collides with the moon, pushing it dangerously closer to earth, all hell breaks loose literally. Miranda is a sophomore in high school who keeps a diary about her friends, her divorced parents, her pregnant stepmother, her classes and assignments. In the dead and the gone, there was a note alex found that his sister bri had written, and i had to get the note absolutely perfect, and that was a challenge. Susan beth pfeffer born february 17, 1948 is a retired american author best known for young adult science fiction. Now this harrowing companion novel examines the same events as they unfold in new york city, revealed through the eyes of seventeenyearold puerto rican alex morales. Life as we knew it is the book that led to the creation of this blog. Life as we knew it series 4 book series kindle edition. It is the first book in the last survivors series, followed by the dead and the gone. The friendship pact by susan beth pfeffer nook book ebook. The series is also known as the moon crash trilogy. The climax of life as we knew it is when august hits. Read or listen to susan beth pfeffer books and audiobooks. Susan beth pfeffer s life as we knew it enthralled and devastated readers with its brutal but hopeful look at an apocalyptic eventan asteroid hitting the moon, setting off a tailspin of horrific climate changes.
Sep 12, 2006 when miranda first hears the warnings that a meteor is headed on a collision path with the moon, they just sound like an excuse for extra homework assignments. Discover book depositorys huge selection of susan beth pfeffer books online. The books are an apocalyptic science fiction series for young adults, though adults can be just as enthralled by them. The weather starts to behave as if it were the middle of winter. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. Susan beth pfefferpersonalborn february 17, 1948, in new york, ny. Life as we knew it ebook by susan beth pfeffer rakuten kobo. She didnt write her first published book, until much later. About david 1980 and the year without michael 1987 are two of her books that have received. The change in the moons gravitational pull begins to cause natural havoc around the globe in the form of catastrophic tsunamis, earthquakes. Susan beth pfeffer is the author of many books for teens, including the new york times bestselling novel life as we knew it, which was nominated for several state awards, and its.
Books by susan beth pfeffer author of life as we knew it. Nov 25, 2015 susan beth pfeffer is the author of many books for teens, including the new york times bestselling novel life as we knew it, which was nominated for several state awards, and its companion books, the dead and the gone, this world we live in, and the shade of the moon. This 45page guide for life as we knew it by susan beth pfeffer includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 21 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Life as we knew it by susan beth pfeffer is the first book in the last survivors series. Susan beth pfeffer books list of books by susan beth pfeffer. When miranda first hears the reports of an asteroid on a collision course with the moon, it barely rates a mention in her diary. Life as we knew it summary and study guide supersummary.
The first is a young adult novel by susan beth pfeffer titled life as we knew it. Listen to life as we knew it by susan beth pfeffer at. My 77th book, blood wounds was published in september 2011. Susan beth pfeffer books, author biography, and reading. When she was six her father wrote and published a book on constitutional law, and pfeffer decided that she, too, wanted to be a writer. Tsunamis ravage coastlines, killing many instantly. Now this harrowing companion novel examines the same events as they unfold in new york city, revealed through the eyes of. Nov 12, 2007 the first is a young adult novel by susan beth pfeffer titled life as we knew it. Life as we knew it by susan beth pfeffer october 8, 2009 december 3, 2010 meg as if i wasnt completely freaked out after reading this book, i had to come across this gem of a story while i innocently attempted to check my email yesterday. Susan beth pfeffer primary author only author division. Since then, susan beth pfeffer has been a fulltime writer for young people.
Pfeffer has also written a book for adults on writing for children. Susan beth pfeffer books, author biography, and reading level. Susani dont remember anything being hard in life as we knew it, although there was at least one fairly minor thing i changed, and my editor helped me tighten the book. Susan beth pfeffer is a retired american author best known for young adult science fiction, such as about david. The friendship pact by susan beth pfeffer nook book. Both life as we knew it and book 2, the dead and the gone can be read as stand alone novels as they are companion books different characters, different location and follow the same catastrophic. Volcanoes erupt globally, sending plumes of ash so thick into the air that the suns rays are completely blocked. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
The current plan is still for jonny to go to baseball camp, then miranda and. Immediately download the susan beth pfeffer summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching susan beth pfeffer. As she told book reports rinn, im interested in the problems children have, and i like writing short books. At the age of six, when her father wrote and published a book on constitutional law, pfeffer decided she, too, wanted to be a writer. Susan beth pfeffer author of life as we knew it goodreads. Among my books are kid power, about david, and the year without michael and the riddle streak. Susan beth pfeffer has 86 books on goodreads with 374985 ratings. The life as we knew it collection by susan beth pfeffer. When an asteroid hits the moon and brings it closer to earth, life in northeastern pennsylvania will never be the same again for miranda and her family.
It starts snowing a ton and the temperatures drop severely low and its only the end of summer, so things in winter would be much worse. She has won numerous awards and citations for her work, which ranges from picture books to middlegrade and youngadult novels and includes both contemporary and historical fiction. Life as we knew it by susan beth pfeffer books, books. Life as we knew it series book 1 thanks for sharing. The change in the moons gravitational pull begins to cause natural havoc around the globe in the form of catastrophic. Life as we knew it book by susan beth pfeffer hubpages. Susan beth pfeffer is the author of many books for.
Dorothy canfield fisher award vermont for kid power. Miranda hears from her fatherapparently hal has been trying to call them several times a day and hasnt been able to get through. Discount prices on books by susan beth pfeffer, including titles like the life as we knew it collection life as we knew it series. Both life as we knew it and book 2, the dead and the gone can be read as stand alone novels as they are companion books different characters, different location and follow the same catastrophic events from different perspectives. See all books authored by susan beth pfeffer, including life as we knew it, and the dead and the gone, and more on. Susan beth pfeffer wrote her first novel, just morgan, during her last semester at new york university.
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