{"product_id":"pandemic-9781510771307","title":"Pandemic","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A suspenseful, authentic, and emotional narrative makes \u003ci\u003ePandemic\u003c\/i\u003e a gripping and powerful story. . . . Riveting and terrifyingly real with moments of hope that shine through when you least expect it, \u003ci\u003ePandemic\u003c\/i\u003e is one that will stay with you long after you read the last page.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Amalie Howard, author of the Alpha Goddess and Aquarathi series and the Riven Chronicles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. Unfortunately, Lilianna's circumstances are anything but normal. Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn pessimist she has become, but her situation isn't about to get any better. When people begin coming down with a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat, Lil's worst fears are realized. 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--Lil's town is hit by what soon becomes a widespread illness and fatal disaster. Now, she's more alone than she's been since the \"incident\" at her school months ago. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith friends and neighbors dying all around her, Lil does everything she can just to survive. But as the disease rages on, so does an unexpected tension as Lil is torn between an old ex and a new romantic interest. Just when it all seems too much, the cause of her original trauma shows up at her door. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe paperback edition includes bonus materials that discuss the most recent, real-life pandemics: Spanish flu, H1N1, and COVID-19.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYVONNE VENTRESCA is an award-winning author with an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her other works include the young adult novel \u003ci\u003eBlack Flowers, White Lies\u003c\/i\u003e, two nonfiction books, and several short stories. You can learn more at her website YvonneVentresca.com where she also features resources for teen writers.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sky Pony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682691420434,"sku":"9781510771307","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_033105ac-1044-4548-9ae6-cac4ed2f9938.jpg?v=1733971009","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pandemic-9781510771307","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}