Away by Megan Freeman

Review

So, here’s the deal. I don’t normally read books written in verse, (aka kind-of like a poem) but Megan Freeman’s books are the exception because they are amazing!!!!!

This book is a companion novel to Alone. It’s about 4 different kids who all end up in the same evacuation camp after a imminent danger threatens the state of Colorado. However, no one knows what this danger is. The government won’t tell anyone and nothing seems to be happening. So these kids decides to make a difference. They make a documentary of what they’ve seen and heard that isn’t quite adding up. But some people will stop at nothing to cover up the real danger…

This book was amazing!!!! Not only did I love the stunning cover, but the story was so interesting! The suspense and mystery throughout the book was great. I really enjoyed the different characters and their different motives. The way it was written was totally fun! Some of the chapters are in verse, some in screen plays and some in journals. Talk about awesome!!!! Honestly, I loved Alone sooooo much, and Away is equally as good!

Now there is some mention of violence in the novel. The imminent danger causes panic and some people get hurt. But it isn’t as violent as Alone where the girl is totally by herself surviving. This one just hints at the possibility of people getting hurt, broken bones and concussions. Super clean.

Overall, this is an amazing book that I really love. It would be a great read for boys and girls 10 and up, or teens and young adults who love a good kids book! I definitely suggest this book as well as its companion novel, Alone. -The Young Llama Reader.