TRAPPED
A 2013 American Library Association/YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults
A 2012 ALA/YALSA Readers’ Choice List selection
A 2012 ALA/YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
A Spring 2011 Indie Next List selection
A Barnes & Noble “Must-Read for Teens”
A 2012 TAYSHAS (Texas) High School Reading List selection
A Readers’ Choice List selection in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
A StorySnoops “Best of 2011″ pick
“The pages turn like wildfire.”—Booklist
“For readers of all ages… The book buries you.”—NPR, All Things Considered
“A gripping disaster story.”—Publishers Weekly
“A rousing, suspenseful tale… It all felt real.”—PW: ShelfTalker
“Truly impossible to put down.”—RT Book Reviews Magazine
From USA TODAY, January 27, 2011:
“Some snow days dump so much snow that only Stephen King could enjoy them. Trapped is narrated by a 15-year-old basketball player who’s trapped with six classmates — four other boys and two girls — in their rural New England high school while it snows for an entire week. The snow knocks out power, heat and, perhaps worst of all, cellphones. The compelling plot of this young-adult novel is more The Breakfast Club than Lord of the Flies. Author Michael Northrop deftly describes teens who are tested by the endless snow: ‘It wasn’t a storm; it was whatever comes after that.’ “
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Hey Michael, I really like the book, but I really want to know what happens to everybody. Are you going to make a sequel to this book? Please do it
Thanks, Devin! I’m glad you enjoyed the book. I will Devin-itely consider it!
I read trapped a while ago and i fell in love by chapter 2!!!!
Thanks, Taylor! I’m really glad you enjoyed it so much—and so soon!
I lovedddd the book <3 nice job
hope you can make a movie out of it
Thanks, Angelica! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. I’m definitely keeping my fingers crossed for a movie. That would be awesome!
it would hope you can
keep up the good work more books similar to that i would love to read all of them 
i als had a report on the book and i got an A+ thx michael for the awesome and great book
Really? That’s awesome! Congrats!
One of my favorites it was so realistic. There should be a movie.
Thanks Michael
Thanks, Cooper! I’m really glad you enjoyed it—and I hope there’s a movie, too!
I love the book! I finish it in 2 days!! It would be great if you could write a second book that gives more information on what happen afterwards. It would also be awesome if it was turn into a movie!:) Thanks for such a great book!
Thanks, Lessly! Two days: That’s awesome. I’m really glad you got so into it. And I agree with you, times two. I’ll make Hollywood a deal: If they get started on a movie, I can get started on a sequel (I’m sure my publisher wouldn’t mind)!
Woo Whooo!! That’s a awesome idea(:
Please tell write a sequel! I absolutely loved your book.
Thanks, Claire! That is very (and Claire-y) nice of you!
Hey Awesome book. I love how you wrote it, I agree i want it to be in Krista’s point of view, that would seriously be cool. But the ending left me feeling alittle empty, I’m sorry it did. You didnt say what happend, i also vote for a sequel talking about what happend AFTER they got saved, but very good story, I loved it and could not put it down!
- A 7th grade girl C:
Thanks, Haven! I’m really glad you enjoyed the book. Your votes have been duly noted, and I hope you have a great summer!
Hey i really liked this book because it was very well written. The ending was not very descriptive but i liked it that way. I think this book was great but i do not reccomend writing a sequel.
Jeff
Hey Jeff. Thanks a lot, man. I really appreciate that. I also think it’s awesome that you have a different opinion than most of the other commenters and the confidence to make your case. My mom used to call that “sticking to your guns,” and it’s a very good thing.
I think its good to keep the suspense where it is at the end of the book. A second book might get rid of that. But if you want to im sure it would be great.
Thanks, Jeff! I agree with you on that, but it’s good to have options
Happy 4th of July!
Hello Michael! i just finished reading your book in under 6 hours! It was a very quick read, but it was an amazing book. I know have to do a summer reading project on this book which I’m looking forward to. I plan on making a board game or paint a picture that reflects the book. Once again spectacular book, but the ending really bummed me out. I want answers! Did the [edited: No spoilers, please!]? Did [edited this too! Sorry, but many of the people who visit this page haven't read the book yet—hopefully they're getting to it!]? I need to know. Best wishes to you mate.
Hey, man. Just shot you an email!
Hello! I loved your book Trapped. It was a quick read and I finished it in a few hours. Even though it is summer and as hot as can be, when I read the book, it made me feel as if it were winter and I was one of the students trapped in the school. I recommended this book to a lot of my non-book-loving friends!(They always ask me for suggestions since I’m a major bookworm.) Anyway, I was wondering if there was any sequel to Trapped, if there is I’d immediately try to find it in my library.
Thanks for captivating me with you story.
~Annie
Thanks, Annie! I’m really glad you enjoyed it so much, and I definitely appreciate you recommending it to your friends (everyone should have at least one major bookworm for a friend!). There’s no sequel to this one yet, but my next YA (about a troubled teen and a rescue dog) is coming out in the spring.
Anyway, thanks again. I hope you’re having a great summer!
Hi. I just wanted to say you are an amazing author! Anyway, I’m an avid reader, always have been. Now I ‘m in middle school and I couldn’t find any book to read. I went to the Library, read the summary, and was instantly hooked! I finished this book in excactly 4 hours, 37 min., and 47 seconds. Yeah… Anyway, idea for sequel: Starts out as the kids at school’s point of view, then switches to Scotty ‘s point of view, then back and forth. In the end, the two veiws are combined. But that’s s just my idea. Your the amazing awesome author. No seriously you are! Thanks a million! Cant wait for a sequel!
Thanks, David! I really appreciate that. I may be an amazing author (opinions vary, but I’m willing to take your word for it!), but you have written an amazing, awesome comment. I love your idea about the converging points of view, too. I’m definitely glad that I could provide you with 4 hours, 37 minutes, and 47 seconds of enjoyment, and I hope you’re having a fantastic summer!
Hey there,
Im curently year 12 and in english we had to pick a book and do a pezi on the book and the genra of the novel, but i read the book (and dont get me wrong its such and amazing book to read one of the best i have read so far) and i couldnt really point out what genra the novel trapped is? ?
It would be amazing if you would help me out with this <3
Amazing work you have done.
Thanks, Lisa! I’m glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking the time to write in. As far as the genre goes, Trapped is a young adult novel, and it is usually classified as realistic fiction and then sub-classified(!) as adventure/survival. Basically, it’s a book about young people trying to survive a disaster, so my best guess for genre would be something like “survival novel” or “YA adventure/survival.” In any case, it is sometimes grouped with books with similar themes, such as Hatchet and Lord of the Flies. I hope that helps!
I just finished reading it I loved it but I hated it the plot was simply amazing but at the end I had no clue what to think I was sad but I was happy the only reason I didn’t like it was cause the end you ended off and the worst spot ever but you have a true talent and are good at what you do but if you can figure something out to do make a squeal just like about the ending and all that the book was so amazing I finished it in about 3 hours and I’m 12 that book was simply amazing
Hi Bailey,
Well, I’m glad that you loved it and were happy, but I am sorry that you hated it and were sad. You sound like a complicated individual! Either way, thank you very much for the many kind things you said. I will definitely add your vote to the ongoing sequel debate. I hope you’re having a fantastic holiday weekend!
Hey, Im having troubble with a school project on a novel and i did your novel trapped. Can you ansswer a few points for me?
What is the language and style does the adventure/survivle novel trapped have?
Have you any idea of any other novels that fall into this genra Adventure/survivle?
also i know this is dumb and a bad thing but i read the book 2 months ago and i have forgoten all 7 charecters that are trapped, i know theres scott, jayson, julie, pete and krista but who are the other two ? agh it wont come to me.
Thanks for taking your time on this
Hi Lisa,
Oh no, I am probably too late to help you on this. I have a good excuse, though (even better than “the dog ate my homework”): My frickin’ computer broke. Yep, dead as a doornail. I waited a few days, hoping it could be fixed quickly, but I finally had to go and buy a new one. So the good news: I have a new computer. The bad news: (It cost a boatload and) I’m probably too late to be much of a homework helper on this one. I hope the project went well, though!
I just finished reading Trapped and am now doing a report on it. I finished the majority of the book in a day and I’m really looking forward to reading Gentlemen. Although, I do wish the book were a bit darker. Call me weird, but dark books really pull me in. I love the fact how the ending left us wondering. I love a good cliff-hanger.You can make up and imagine what happens next, make up your own version of a sequel. If you do make the real sequel to Trapped, though, count me in. I do think something should be made from Elijah’s point of view. He’s interesting and sees things from such a unique perspective. I’ve seen a lot of requests for Krista’s version, but I think Elijah would be so much more intriguing. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more of your work!
hey michael im getting trapped tommrow
Tara: Thank you very much! I think yours is one of the best comments I’ve gotten on here. That’s exactly what I was aiming for with the ending: a little open-ended with room to think about it afterwards. I also think it’s awesome that you’re casting a vote for Elijah. He was one of my favorite characters to write. And if you like dark, well, Gentlemen could be right up your alley. It is definitely the darkest book I’ve ever written. Even The New York Times called it “creepy,” which basically makes it official.
Tim: Excellent! I hope you enjoy it!
Well this is by far my favorite book of all time and i really look forward to reading more of your work. I’m doing a report on this for school and just by reading my summary my teacher has already begun reading it. Your a great author and I really hope you continue to write. I loved the ending although it kind of angered me leaving you to wonder. I had my dad read it and he thought you should write a sequel about the helicopter crashing and them having to survive that (just a suggestion though).I LOVED Trapped and look forward to reading Gentlemen
Hey Ashton,
First of all, you have an awesome name. (I always wanted to have a more interesting name, and when I was a kid once tried to convince my mom to change it from Michael to Sebastian. No dice.) Second, thank you! I really appreciate that. I’m glad you enjoyed the book so much, and it’s very cool that you’ve gotten your teacher and your dad to read it, too. Your dad’s idea is wickedly cool (or coolly wicked, I’m not sure). Either way, I like it!
Anyway, thanks again. I hope you enjoy Gentlemen! It’s a very different, very dark book. There are no helicopter crashes in that one either, but there’s definitely plenty of wreckage.
Hey Michael! I had to read this book for my summer reading project at school. Reading it wasn’t forced at all though, I love this book. It reminds me of another one I read called “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen. What I love about it is that it’s completely original. You’re not following the usual path where someone tries to make the new Hunger Games or Harry Potter. Instead you make a super interesting, yet realistic novel. It should be 100 times more popular I think!
Thanks, Kate! I’m really glad you enjoyed the book, and I am 100 percent in favor of it being 100 times more popular! Maybe if I put a calculator and a four-leaf clover on top of a copy and the whole thing got struck by lightning… Or maybe if I blogged a little more often and did a better job of promoting it—no, no, better stick with the lightning
I really enjoyed this book, but I felt as if it wasn’t over. PLEASE tell me you are planning on writing a sequel???
Thanks, Martina! I’m really glad you enjoyed the book. A sequel is a possibility, but everything is a little up in the air right now here at Michael Northrop World Headquarters
Is there going to be a sequel??? I would love one.
Thanks, Mariah! I can tell you this: If I ever want to write about another giant storm, I have plenty of material. I was right in the middle of the hurricane this week—trees were falling all over my neighborhood here in Brooklyn. I saw a huge branch land right on a car just outside my window! I was definitely prepared, though: No chocolate pudding but plenty of peanut butter, candles, and a radio with new battery in it!
I just finished reading this novel and I really like it:):):) I am doing a book report and I need help on this problem: What is the internal and external conflict of Pete and Scotty?
Thanks, Ron. I’m glad you enjoyed the book! I’m sorry I’m a little late responding to this comment—probably too late to help you with your homework. I have a bunch of good excuses, though. I’ve been sick (cough, cough); I’ve been traveling; we just had a hurricane here; my fantasy football team is really struggling…. Anyway, I’m sorry I wasn’t any help with your book report, but feel free to use any of those excuses!
This book was great. I picked it up from a list of books we could choose for school, and it was the first school book that I couldn’t put down. I kept looking out the window, fearing the sight of snow gathering at the windowsill. Anyways, great book.
Thanks, Sam! I’m really glad you enjoyed it so much. And I know exactly what you mean about looking up and expecting to see snow: I did the same thing when I was writing it!
Hi Mike, I just finished reading your booking in my english class and loved it!
Thanks, Dan—you’re the man! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I loved the book trapped it was shocking that one of the charecters died it was so sad. I am in the 6 grade and i loved it so much I would recamend it.
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Thanks, John! I really appreciate that—you rock!
I finished the book in one day!!! This book was amazing. I think it would be cool if you wrote a sequel to see what happens after?
Thanks, Gabby! Wow, you zipped through it! I think that if I write a sequel, it will have to be a little longer
I just finished reading Trapped and thought it was fantastic and it really made me feel as if i was really there with them trapped in the school. Overall all i have to say is Amazing Amazing Amazing! I just didnt quite get the ending so if you do read this i would really appreciate it if you could just clear it up for me a little!
Thanks, Alicia! I’m really glad you enjoyed the book! I can’t really explain the ending here because a lot of the people who visit this page haven’t read the book yet (no spoilers!). I guess I can just keep it really general and say: They are heading back where he just came from (and they know what they’re doing). I hope that helps a little!
Wow! This was an excellent book. I read this in a book club for school, and we all really got into it and talked about it nonstop! As we were reading, we questioned it so many times, and I wondered if there is going to be a sequel! Thanks for writing such a fantastic story.
Just finished “Trapped” and I have got to say that this is definitely a must read on my list. This was absolutely brilliant. Look forward to more of your work. Will be checking out some of your others.
Thanks, Emma and Rachel! It’s nice to begin 2013 with such kind comments. Happy New Year to you both!
I loved your book trapped, but you left me hanging at the end. whatever happened to those boys who were [BLANKED—No spoilers, please!—MN] by the [BLANK]? you should do a sequel!
Thanks, Jaclyn! I’m really glad you enjoyed the book. Sorry I had to edit your comment. A lot of the people who visit this page haven’t read the book yet!
i really loved your book! At first i was a little unsure about trapped but then i really got in to it. i don’t know what i would do id i were one of them. My favorite scene in the book is probably the part where they break in to the cafeteria. It was at the top of my recommendation list!!!
Thanks,
erin <3
Thanks, Erin! I’m really glad you enjoyed the book. The cafeteria scene was a lot of fun to write! I worked in a summer camp cafeteria for a summer when I was in high school. That job was *not* fun, but it was great research!
I really liked this book especially the end how he collapses in the snow and he wakes up in a helicopter also hope you write a part 2 like it should be called “Trapped 2: Again” or a movie would be hot
Thanks, Edwin! I agree: a movie would be hot (and cold, too, because of all the snow). There have been a few near misses on that front so far. Hopefully 2013 will be the year a film deal finally comes together!
I read Trapped twice now and still felt the same excitement reading it the second time! I could really connect to the characters (considering that I’m in eigth grade) and it was suspenseful until the last page! Great job =)
Thank you! That’s very cool. I’m really glad you enjoyed it (twice)!
Hey Michael. GREAT book!!! I loved it!! I had to do it for a project for english but never had the time to finish it
is there anyway that you could tell me if they made it home or not?
Thanks, Ariel! I’m glad you liked, well, as much of the book as you had time to read :/ Unfortunately I’m a little late with this reply. (The internet is out in my neighborhood.) I’m probably too late for your project—and I can’t really put spoilers on this page anyway. Sorry about that!
I LOVED the book! Will their be another one??????????if their is when will it come out???
Super-duper amazing book!!!!
Now hurry up and write a sequel because I loved every page except the last one =P
Thanks to both of you! Sorry I’m a little late responding. My internet was down all week. (My cable too. It was a dark and difficult time. I wound up playing a lot of primitive computer chess.) Anyhoo, I’m glad you both enjoyed the book (except for a page here or there)! It’s fun to think about a sequel, but I have to put that aside for a little while. My next book is coming out in April, and things are going to be pretty crazy for me until then
O cool!
Congrats on the new book to!
Thanks, Taylor! I am very excited about it!
Trapped is definitely one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Again though, the ending is really vague and doesn’t really say what happens its like: Exposition; Rising Action; Climax; End Of Book I think this book needs a sequel
Thanks, Guy. I’m really glad you enjoyed the book. The ending is definitely somewhat open-ended. There are some clues hidden earlier in the book about what happens later, but I also like to let readers think about what would happen next. Anyway, thanks again! I will definitely add your vote for a sequel to the tally!
Is this book scary? I thought it looked good but I’m kinda worried. So could someone just tell me now if this book has scary chapters.
Hi Kat,
That’s a good question. I think it’s tense more than scary. The characters are definitely in danger, especially as the book goes on, but no monsters jump out at them or anything. Anyway, if you decide to read it, I hope you enjoy it!
Hi, Michael! I finished reading Trapped today, and I loved it! I’ve never read a book that had that kind of plot, so it really intrigued me! Although, I’m with everyone else: definitely consider a sequel or a book based on someone else’s perspective of the situation (specifically Krista). Maybe even both?
I understand how busy you are, but most, if not all, of us would really like that, and the cliff hangers frustrated me! 
In the meantime, I’m looking forward to Rotten. Keep on writing!
Thanks, Erin! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. I like the way you think too, because I’m also a big fan of: Why choose one when you can have both? Anyway, I appreciate your input—and I hope you like Rotten!
I think I want to write a fanfiction in a different point of view.(Most likely gonna be Les or Jason.) I might join a fandom if there is one! I love this book, I read it in a day! I was down when [sneakily edited out—MN] died…. Siiiiiigh! Oh well, awesome book. Heheh!~
Thanks, Rayin! I think that’s an awesome idea. I’m really interested in writing something from Jason’s perspective, too. He definitely has a lot on his mind after the way things ended. And I think something from Les’s perspective would be fascinating. Anyway, thanks again. I hope you’re having a great week!
Hey Michael,
I am in the middle of the book! I really like it! I will be doing a book review in class on this book! Is there any important details that you, as the author would like me to include? Thank you for writing such a great book!
Thanks, Anna! I’m glad you are enjoying the book so far. I think you should include whatever details stand out the most to you. I really believe that, as soon as the book is published, it belongs more to the reader than to the author. Good luck with the review!
I love Trapped (: You rock (:
I just finished the book TRAPPED in my reading class in middle school ! I loved it ! (: Are you making a second book ?
Thanks, Kayla! I’m really glad you enjoyed Trapped so much—and all of those smiley faces definitely improved my mood on a very rainy day here in NYC! A second book is a possibility, or maybe a story or two from the point of view of one of the other characters. But right now I have to concentrate on my new book, ROTTEN.
Anyway, I hope you’re having a nice week!
Thank you ! You too (: (: Your an awesome writer ! Have a good day ! And when does the book ROTTEN come out ?
I’m doing a book trailer of your book in my class .. It’s really fun to do . (:
Thanks, Kayla! Rotten comes out April 1, but I think it’s already out in a lot of places. Good luck with the trailer. I’m sure it will be very cool (and not just because of all the snow)!
Haha .. Thank you ! And hey ! That’s my birthday !! I’m going to ask my mom to buy it for me for my birthday !! (: (: (:
That’s so cool! Happy Birthday (in advance). I hope you enjoy the book (and the birthday)!
Holy Guacamole, people: We just passed 300 comments on this page!
I am a teacher for special needs students at a high school. I am also a parent to 2 middle school kids. I have recommended this book to several kids at school and also my own kids. I plan on reading your other books also. I think you are doing a great job of writing books that can be read by either on level middle school kids or below level high school kids. Thanks!!
Thank you !! Have a nice day !!
Thanks, Stacy! I really appreciate that. I am dyslexic and spent a second year in second grade, in a special ed class, and I was a reluctant reader for years after that. One of the most important things for me is to include as many readers as possible. It’s one of the reasons I try to keep my books fairly short, as well. When I first started reading for myself, I gravitated toward shorter books. I got the satisfaction and pride of finishing a book, without having to spend a huge amount of time working my way through it. My first book, Gentlemen, is a bit older, just based on its content. (It is really for reluctant high school readers.) But since then I’ve definitely tried to make the books accessible to a wider age range.
Anyway, thanks again. I think what you do is extremely important and valuable. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Jason is sooooo cute! Well, actually, I say they’re all cute! My twin Rayin, up there, we shall make a fandom together, somehow! Somehow… Like how LotF has one…! And please don’t mind us if we make them…. Uhmmmm….. If we ship some characters…;)
Les, Jason, Scotty Weems, Pete(CrAi;///;)… They are Trapped Babies!;D *Hearts* –A-ya
Hello, my name is Charlie. I probubly am the worst reader in the world. I don’t like reading at all. One day at school I asked my LA teacher if she would give me a book to read. She gave me “trapped” and I was not really exited about reading it. It sat in my desk for about two weeks. Then I started to read it. I don’t like books that for the first few chapters is just information but as soon as I picked up this book and read it I was amazed at the detail u put into this book. I finished this book in 4 days. That’s a recored for me and my LA teacher was so happy. As a sixth grader like I said I do not like to read but now that I’ve read this I will read all of your books. Thanks for writing this book. Can u make a movie and a seaquaal please. Also can u shoot me an email because I have a few questions. Thanks
-Charlie
Gestaltzerfall Phenomenon: That’s awesome! Look out Lord of the Rings—here comes Trapped!
Charlie: That’s really cool! I’m glad you enjoyed the book so much! When I first saw “LA teacher” in your comment, I thought: Wait, his teacher is from Los Angeles? But, uh, that’s just because it’s been a long day
Language Arts: Got it! Anyway, I’m really glad you gave Trapped a try. I was a reluctant reader early on too, but finding the right books led me all the way to writing them. Hope you’re having a great week!
I agree with Devin I really want to know what happens to everyone. Even if it is just an epilogue released online.
Thanks, Austin. What are you two doing, ganging up on me?! Seriously, though, I appreciate the input, and your vote has been counted. I hope you’re having a great weekend!
Count mee in to
Haha! OK, your vote has officially been counted!
Make certain your ab belts have a different toning program.
Dude, whatever ab belts are, I’m pretty sure I don’t have one. My six-pack is more like a keg these days.
Hey Micheal are you going to make a sequel to this book and I was wondering what happened to everyone because I am curious if they died or survived and I really want to know
I don’t like hardly any books, but this was one that I truly LOVED reading and could not put it down. I agree with many others in saying that their should be a sequel to Trapped. Everyone at my school who has read this said that it should totally be a movie. COMPLETELY AGREE. Thank u so much for an awesome book!
Thanks, Max! What an awesome message. I really appreciate that. And I might have movie news soon, too! It’s way too early to say anything else, but some exciting things have happened on that front lately!
hey again who does scott like?
Hi Junior. Sorry, but I can’t answer homework questions in the comments section—I just can’t, I’d get crushed. I’ve received emails about school assignments from three different countries in the past week! If that starts happening on here too, well, it’s all over for me!
Please make a sequel!! I bought it this morning and i finished it this afternoon. Its going to drive me insane for the next day not knowing what happened afterwards. Kinda creeps me out because I’m in highschool but I’m not located where it snows luckily. MAKE A SEQUEL PLEASE!!!
Thanks, Casey! I’m glad you enjoyed it (but please don’t go crazy)! Your vote has officially been counted. I definitely got creeped out quite a few times when I was writing it, too—especially since I did a lot of it during the winter!
Hi, I love reading Trapped, I’ve read it about 8 times and still not bored
I just would like to ask though, how come there are 2 different covers, I mean, I have the one that doesn’t show a school covered in snow but I have seen the version with the school??? Anyway, Trapped is an awesome book and honestly, I don’t think you should write a sequel because I like the suspense at the end but this book will definitely be a brilliant film, if that happens one day. 
Thanks, Becca—wow, eight times! That’s awesome! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it so much. There are two covers because Atom, the publisher in the UK, decided to create its own. They even brought in a designer who usually works on crime novels to help—thus the blood
The one with the school buried in snow is the original U.S. cover. That’s also the one they use on the German and Italian editions. (And though I waver sometimes, I usually agree with you about a sequel—but we seem to be out voted!)
Hey Michael Northrop. My librarian told me that this book was a really good one. I love to read. When I read the summary, I was like I have to read this book. I fell in love with this book. I couldn’t put it down! I finished the book today. I like the ending but I wanted to know what was going to happen when the helicopter flew to the high school. I wanted to keep reading the book but that was the end. I enjoyed the book but I also want to know what will happen and how have their lives changed. I would love for your book to go to the next level. This would make a great movie. I hope someday this will become a movie and I would love it if you write just one more book to make it a sequel. I finished the book in an hour. Great book!
Thanks, Kayla! I’m glad you enjoyed the book—an hour? Wow! That may be a new record. A movie? A sequel? Hopefully I will have news to share about at least one of those some time soon.
I hope too!
Micheal,I read the book and it was great! Hoping for a movie! I really would like a sequel from Krista’s point of view.
i think u should make a movie i have some great ideas for it. if you would like ti know email me thanks at cadeherrmann@hotmail.com
Thanks to both of you! Sorry it took me a few days to respond—May is off to a crazy start over here
I agree that it would very be cool to see the aftermath of the storm through Krista’s eyes. She’s more introspective than some of the others, and that would definitely be a time for reflection. And thanks for the offer, Cade! It’s still really early in the process, but I appreciate it!
I really REALLY want to see a movie if it ever comes out I would see it a millon times. thanks for a GOOD BOOK
Thanks, Daniel! I’d see it a million times too—we’re gonna need a lot of popcorn
ye we will I eat a large popcorn every time I watch a movie.
It was a great book, I so want to read it again!
Thanks, Annie! I think that’s an excellent idea. Maybe you could read it again this summer, to help you cool off
Ok… I fell in love with this book from the start, and am really hoping for a movie and a sequel. (Something like the aftermath, but from Elijah’s, Krista’s, Les’ or Jason’s poit of view) I could feel the realality in the text, and loved every second of it. PLEASE MAKE ANNOTHER BOOK TO THE STORY!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Clay! That’s awesome: reality is definitely what I was going for. I really immersed myself in that place and with those characters while I was writing it. Sometimes, it felt like I was trapped in Tattawa, too (fortunately for me, I could just walk out into the sunshine)! Anyway, thanks again. I like your ideas, and I really appreciate your comment!