Alone

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What is Alone about?

Twelve-year-old Maddie wakes to discover that everyone has vanished from her Colorado town. With no electricity, phone service or internet, she must learn to survive with only George, a Rottweiler, and the books around her. As the months pass, Maddie faces wild animals, looters, natural disasters and the painful loneliness of being completely alone. Told in gripping verse, this is a story of courage, ingenuity and determination as Maddie searches for answers—and finds strength within herself.

About the author

Megan E. Freeman is an author, poet and teacher who loves helping young people discover the joy of words. She is best known for her verse novels ALONE and AWAY, exciting stories that show how brave, thoughtful characters face big challenges and find hope. Megan began writing after poets visited her classroom when she was at primary school. She enjoys sharing ideas in schools and workshops, and believes everyone has a story worth telling.