“So what if I don't learn algebra?' 'Someday schools will be open again,' Mom said. 'Things will be normal. You need to do your work now for when that happens.' 'That's never going to happen,' Jon said. 'And even if schools do open up somewhere, they're not going to open up here. There aren't enough people left.' 'We don't know how many people are like us, holed up, making do until times get better.' 'I bet whoever they are, they aren't studying algebra,' Jon said.”
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Susan Beth Pfeffer
Susan Beth Pfeffer is an American author born in 1948. She is known for her young adult literature, particularly for her ability to depict the growth and struggles of teenagers in extreme environments. Her representative works include the 'Life As We Knew It' series, among others. more
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