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Synopsis
A nationwide drought causes the taps to run dry and ex-marine and social worker Martin Makepeace must take drastic action to protect his family, while corrupt politicians try to use the drought to their advantage.
Is Drought appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A tense survival story set during a nationwide drought with political corruption and an ex-marine forced into drastic measures to protect his family. Contains moderate violence and intense situations related to resource scarcity.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, class struggle, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will appreciate the high-stakes survival tension and the morally complex decisions facing a father trying to save his family.