Monument 14: Sky on Fire (Monument 14 Series, 2)

ISBN: 1250044324

Author: Laybourne, Emmy

Condition: New

Trapped in a superstore by a series of escalating disasters, including a monster hailstorm and terrifying chemical weapons spill, brothers Dean and Alex learned how to survive and worked together with twelve other kids to build a refuge from the chaos. But then strangers appeared, destroying their fragile peace, and bringing both fresh disaster and a glimmer of hope.Knowing that the chemical weapons saturating the air outside will turn him into a bloodthirsty rage monster, Dean decides to stay in the safety of the store with Astrid and some of the younger kids. But their sanctuary has already been breached once. . . .Meanwhile, Alex, determined to find their parents, heads out into the darkness and devastation with Niko and some others in a recently repaired school bus. If they can get to Denver International Airport, they might be evacuated to safety. But the outside world is even worse than they expected. . . .Monument 14: Sky on Fire is the second installment Emmy Laybourne's thrilling series.Praise for Monument 14: Sky on Fire:A nifty plot that provides unexpected moments of chaos. -The Horn BookPretty darn breathless. -BooklistThe well-paced plot leads to an ending that provides just enough closure to satisfy and a clear opening for a third book. Libraries that own the original need the sequel. Those without it should consider purchasing both titles. -School Library JournalSince reading Monument 14--in one edge-of-my-seat, non-stop read--I've been unable to go into a department store without planning my survival strategy. Paranoia, Aisle 23! -Eric Walters, author of The Rule of ThreeBy Emmy Laybourne:The Monument 14 TrilogyMonument 14 (Book 1)Monument 14: Sky on Fire (Book 2)Monument 14: Savage Drift (Book 3)SweetThe Berserker seriesBerserker (Book 1)Ransacker (Book 2)