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School Library Journal
Starred Review on October 1, 2018 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up—The Tap-Out, the government's friendlier name for the drought, has been in effect for a while. The inability to water one's lawn or take a long shower was a nuisance until the water stopped permanently. With the fear of no water, people fight over bottles at Costco, they mug one another on the streets, and arm themselves for fear of break-ins. As her town becomes a war zone, Alyssa's parents set out to retrieve emergency water...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
A major drought in Southern California culminates in taps running dry. As people become increasingly desperate and institutions break down, Alyssa, her ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
A major drought in Southern California culminates in taps running dry. As people become increasingly desperate and institutions break down, Alyssa, her ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More