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Land, A Stranded Novel
by
Theresa Shaver (Goodreads Author)
Five go by Land - Five go by Sea
A group of teens on a class trip to Disneyland are left stranded. An EMP over North America has destroyed everything electronic. No cars, no planes, no phones, no electricity. Refusing to wait for someone else to help them, ten courageous young people take charge of their future and choose to begin the long journey home. 1500 miles of advent...more
A group of teens on a class trip to Disneyland are left stranded. An EMP over North America has destroyed everything electronic. No cars, no planes, no phones, no electricity. Refusing to wait for someone else to help them, ten courageous young people take charge of their future and choose to begin the long journey home. 1500 miles of advent...more
Kindle Edition, 200 pages
Published
April 13th 2012
by Theresa Shaver
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3.998 stars
Land was an unexpected surprise! Although I wasn’t too pleased with the author’s writing style, looking beyond technicalities, I found the overall story to be really enjoyable.
I really liked that the group of five were sixteen year olds, some old life-long friends, some ex friends, some strangers. They ban together with one common objective: to get back home to Canada. At first, they plan to bike all the way back home to Canada, but their trip brings unexpected surprises and horrors –...more
Land was an unexpected surprise! Although I wasn’t too pleased with the author’s writing style, looking beyond technicalities, I found the overall story to be really enjoyable.
I really liked that the group of five were sixteen year olds, some old life-long friends, some ex friends, some strangers. They ban together with one common objective: to get back home to Canada. At first, they plan to bike all the way back home to Canada, but their trip brings unexpected surprises and horrors –...more
Ok, I don’t believe most books written are 5 star quality; most don’t compare to the classics or even The Hunger Games, but let’s get real how often does that type of book come along?! People seem to believe that a book has to be a Pulitzer Prize winner to be 5 stars, but because I read so much I’ve learned that certain books definitely stand out against the rest and this is one of them.
This is a genre that that people say is oversaturated, but yet unless you’re counting zombie books to me it do...more
This is a genre that that people say is oversaturated, but yet unless you’re counting zombie books to me it do...more
This is a YA book so it doesn't get as graphic as some books in this catagory. That said, this IS a YA book so it is simplified and not as believable.
I did enjoy this book because it actually portrayed not all of civilazation becomes barbaric in the collapse of society.
The characters are likable and not a lot of morals and political views getting thrown at you. Did not get the feeling the writer was trying to push their philosophy at you.
A really enjoyable read.
My only complaint is the end...more
I did enjoy this book because it actually portrayed not all of civilazation becomes barbaric in the collapse of society.
The characters are likable and not a lot of morals and political views getting thrown at you. Did not get the feeling the writer was trying to push their philosophy at you.
A really enjoyable read.
My only complaint is the end...more
A group of Canadians teens have won a coveted school trip to California. They’re about to start their day in Disneyland when an EMP bomb goes off. Everything electronic is fried. Planes crash, cars won’t start, and phones don’t work. Southern California is a man-made paradise, dependent on resources from outside – things are going to go downhill quick.
The group is divided about how to react. Their teacher is a prepper and has worried about this happening for years, but she never expected to be t...more
The group is divided about how to react. Their teacher is a prepper and has worried about this happening for years, but she never expected to be t...more
I have been reading this genre of book lately and this was one of the better ones. It has a rather unbelievable premise and the teens in the book are comic bookish, I still enjoyed the story and the flow. There were many laugh out loud moments and a few scary moments. There will be a second book "Sea" and I will read that once it comes out. I am an avid reader of non super hero comics and think this book would make an excellent graphic novel. Land is not a deep thinking book, it is an easy read.
wow i reeeeeeeally loved this book! it was so realistic and really hit home! this is something that could definitely happen in our time and age. I think it was so very clever of her to create the series the way she did, so that first we get the story of the kids on land, then we'll move to the story of the kids who went by sea, and then we'll come to read about the whole group reuniting back at home! well at least thats how i assume she'll play this out! sooooo excited for the next one!
I read just about every post apocalyptic independent book that shows up on amazon, and as a first book for the author I was really impressed. What stuck out the most to me was the writers sensitivity towards the relationships between her characters. There may be a few inaccuracies regarding some details but I was too into this book to give less than 4
stars for an independent and first time writer. If you like lights out and 77 days in September this is the Indy book of your dreams
stars for an independent and first time writer. If you like lights out and 77 days in September this is the Indy book of your dreams
Every cliche and stereotype imaginable has been used in this book. Plot started out well but then it became roo much, bike gangs, really? Would have enjoyed more if the characters had beed developed and we got to see deeper into what yhey were going through, not just the fantastical situations that occurred.
This book was so Awesome! Can't wait to read the next one. The Maple Leaf Mafia are my hero's. I hope this is a trilogy because I want to know what happened to Mrs. Moore as well as the kids at sea. All of the characters felt very real to me. The situations as well.
I found this book a little bit hard to get into. It seemed kind of poorly written to me. But, I managed to finish the book and I have to say the story line was pretty good. I'll more than likely read the second book as well just to see what happens next.
I really liked this book. It's a lot nicer than any apocalyptic book I've read but it was still a fun read. I'm looking forward to Sea!
Fast read with pretty good character development... The ending just stops though....Quincy seems a little underdeveloped.
It's a young adult novel, but very well written. I was disappointed to find out that it's the first in a series, and number two hasn't been published yet!
A teenage apocalyptic novel, but relateaable to adults. I liked it, will read the adjunct novel.
very reminiscent of the tomorrow series, but a fast paced good read
Good read, enjoyed a different pov in a survival novel.
Loved this novel!
Yes! Yes Yes! Perfect book for the dystopian Teen novel fan. I am hard put to speculate how this book can be any better.
There were a lot of inner dialogue parts that made my eyes roll and my head dizzy ('Does he like me, ever since The Event I like him more, but if he doesn't like me back...'- - ugh circuitous sophomoric high school drivel) but that was what made this book fun,
How would a group of teenagers react at the beginning of the end of time...Very fun book
There were a lot of inner dialogue parts that made my eyes roll and my head dizzy ('Does he like me, ever since The Event I like him more, but if he doesn't like me back...'- - ugh circuitous sophomoric high school drivel) but that was what made this book fun,
How would a group of teenagers react at the beginning of the end of time...Very fun book
Interesting concept. Not sure if I'm going to read sea. I did like it though
I liked it! But like so many self publishers she ended on a total cliffhanger and it may be years before I get to read what happened to the kids. I hate that.
Not a bad premise, but the plot, character development and overall movement was stilted and pretty bad.
May 18, 2013
Leah
marked it as to-read
May 11, 2013
Kristyne
marked it as to-read
Apr 23, 2013
Ginger
marked it as to-read
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“No phones, no internet and no TV and we manage to make the news in at least three states. What are the odds?”
Alex looked at him deadpan and said “Well, I do make really good buns. Word was bound to spread.”
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Alex looked at him deadpan and said “Well, I do make really good buns. Word was bound to spread.”
“First Cooper and now Quinn, she had to stay off this porch, it was a dangerous place to be.”
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