Have you ever seen a movie that involves a natural disaster? And it feels like you are actually there? The main character of this brilliant and inspiring novel, Shy, took a summer job to make some money and help his mom and sister out with the bills. In a few months, on a cruise liner he’ll rake in the tips and have some money in his pocket, how bad could that be? He will have fun, play in the sun and maybe get a girlfriend or two.

But everything changes one day when the “Big One” hit. A gigantic earthquake, one of the biggest on record, hit off the coast of California. And Shy’s life is changed forever, he is faced with the decision to worry about himself or save the last survivors of the cruise liner.

This new and breathtaking, realistic/fantasy fiction novel by author, Matt De La Pena, is special because of its amazing main character, Shy and his bravery. The Living is action packed from the beginning all the way to the end and will keep you on the edge of your seat. It will stay with you even after you are finished and make you want to read it again. If you are interested in this moving novel it is available for check out in the SLHS Media Center or you can check it out on the Follet Shelf EBooks.

Q: What was your opinion on The Living.

A: “I enjoyed reading the book, it was full of action from the beginning all the way to the end. And it has a twist at the end.” Says, Mrs. Fresquez, SLHS Librarian