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Dry

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316

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Dry book is a gripping young adult novel by Neal Shusterman and his son Jarrod Shusterman. The story takes place in Southern California during a devastating drought that has caused a severe water shortage. As the situation becomes increasingly dire, the taps run dry, and society begins to collapse.

The novel follows the story of Alyssa and her younger brother Garrett, who are struggling to survive in a world where water has become the most precious resource. When their parents leave in search of water, Alyssa and Garrett are left to fend for themselves. Along with their neighbor Kelton, a former classmate, and his younger brother, they set out on a dangerous journey across a parched and lawless landscape in search of water.

As they travel, they encounter desperate people willing to do whatever it takes to survive, including stealing and killing. Alyssa and her companions must navigate this dangerous new world and find the water they need to survive.

Throughout the book, the authors explore themes of survival, family, and friendship. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is fast-paced and suspenseful. The authors also incorporate a unique narrative structure, with each chapter told from the perspective of a different character, adding depth to the story and allowing readers to see the situation from multiple viewpoints.

The book highlights the devastating consequences of climate change and the importance of taking action to address it. It also explores the impact of human behavior on the environment and the consequences of our actions.

Overall, "Dry" is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. The Shustermans have crafted a powerful and timely story that is both entertaining and educational, making it a must-read for anyone interested in climate change and its impact on society.

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Neal Shusterman

 Award-winning author Neal Shusterman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he began writing at an early age. After spending his junior and senior years of high school at the American School of Mexico City, Neal went on to UC Irvine, where he made his mark on the UCI swim team, and wrote a successful humor column. Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired to write a movie script.
In the years since, Neal has made his mark as a successful novelist, screenwriter, and television writer. As a full-time writer, he claims to be his own hardest task-master, always at work creating new stories to tell. His books have received many awards from organizations such as the International Reading Association, and the American Library Association, as well as garnering a myriad of state and local awards across the country. Neal's talents range from film directing (two short films he directed won him the coveted CINE Golden Eagle Awards) to writing music and stage plays – including book and lyrical contributions to “American Twistory,” which is currently playing in Boston. He has even tried his hand at creating Games, having developed three successful "How to Host a Mystery" game for teens, as well as seven "How to Host a Murder" games.
As a screen and TV writer, Neal has written for the "Goosebumps" and “Animorphs” TV series, and wrote the Disney Channel Original Movie “Pixel Perfect”. Currently Neal is adapting his novel Everlost as a feature film for Universal Studios.

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