What about desserts?" I asked. "If the world comes to an end, I'm going to want cookies." "We're all going to want cookies if the world comes to an end," Mrs. Nesbitt agreed. "And chips and pretzels. If the world is coming to an end, why should I care about my blood pressure?" "Okay, we'll die fat," Mom said.
Susan Beth PfefferI hate the moon. I hate tides and earthquakes and volcanoes. I hate a world where things that have absolutely nothing to do with me can destroy my life and the lives of people I love.
Susan Beth PfefferEven the rats are drowning,' Alex said. Nah,' Kevin said. 'They've been taking swimming lessons at the Y.
Susan Beth PfefferThe last living boy in America drops into my bedroom only he wants to be a monk. I think that pretty much sums up my life.
Susan Beth Pfefferwoman must not depend on the protection of man, but must learn to protect herself
Susan Beth PfefferSo what if I don't learn algebra?' 'Someday schools will be open again,' Mom said. 'Things will be normal. You need to do your work now for when that happens.' 'That's never going to happen,' Jon said. 'And even if schools do open up somewhere, they're not going to open up here. There aren't enough people left.' 'We don't know how many people are like us, holed up, making do until times get better.' 'I bet whoever they are, they aren't studying algebra,' Jon said.
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