Scott, Les, Krista, Julie, Pete, Jason and Elijah—all stranded at Tattawa High School during a blizzard. No heat, no water, no cell phone reception... and no help on the way. They watch the rising pile of snow on the landscape, read novels, and raid the school cafeteria for food and the nurse's station for blankets. Unfortunately, the school food is not thrilling, and sometimes it is not even clear what the ingredients are. There do not seem to be enough blankets to go around.

Staying warm, getting food and water, and brainstorming ways to survive occupy all of the kids' attention. They must get along, resolve their differences, work together, and focus on things that they ordinarily take for granted. Their inventiveness and initiative are impressive.

Trapped by Michael Northrop, 2011

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Books about blizzards