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The Big Dark
The Big Dark | Rodman Philbrick
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What would you do if every spark of electricity suddenly vanished, as if somebody had flipped a switch on the entire planet? Cars won't start, the heat shuts off, there's no water in your faucet, and your radio, TV, and flashlight go dark. Everyone in Charlie's small town is baffled. But as time passes, lawlessness erupts and takes an ugly turn. When the market and pharmacy are torched by an anti-Semitic arsonist, Charlie realizes his mother will die without her medicine. So he dons skis and heads off alone, seeking the nearest hospital. After traveling 50 miles through brutal ice and snow, Charlie encounters a burned-out, looted city of terrified citizens. Will he be able to save his mom? Heroic, eloquent, and unforgettable, The Big Dark raises timely questions about responsibility, tolerance, and love.
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Jxsfi
The Big Dark | Rodman Philbrick
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In this book “The Big Dark“ it tells a story about a kid named Charlie, a kid that lives in a town named New Hampshire. Suddenly out of nowhere the town lights all went out because of a huge solar flare. Few days past everything was not good because they didn't have any supplies or anything and Charlies has an issue because his mom was really ill. She needed medicine so Charlie decided that he should go explore to different places to find medicine

Jxsfi . While exploring in his journey he runs across different scary and dangerous things that slows him down. In the story the author shows a good and bad sides about humanity because it explains the importance of strength and courage. The main idea of this story “The Big Dark“ talks about a kid named Charlie Cobb goes on a long journey to help his seriously sick mother in a town with no supplies, food, water, and electricity. Charlie's boldness 4w
Jxsfi solves this by the difference between selfishness or violence. The author Rodman Philbrick uses this theme to show moments that had hope, courage, and strength that comes from empathy and generosity. 4w
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Jxsfi
Jxsfi
The Big Dark | Rodman Philbrick
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The Big Dark by Rodman Philbrick is an engaging novel that has been set in a post-apocalyptic world where an energy crisis leads the whole civilization into darkness and chaos. The story is about a little boy named Hugh, who tries to figure out how to survive a very terrorizing reality. Confronted with fear and violence, the transformation of Hugh from a frightened child into a brave leader is sure to happen.

Jxsfi The journey, on one hand, allows him to develop necessary friendships, especially with a girl named Maggie through facing evil experiences. The novel weaves stories of survival, community life, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity in such a poetic way into a realistic picture of how connectedness and hope can bloom even in times so dark.
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Jxsfi The Big Dark is written in third-person, mainly because its describing the thoughts and events of Hugh. It gives the reader much insight into Hughs feelings and his struggle while allowing the reader to see the vast and chaotic world he has been thrust into. Philbrick sets this point of view with detailed, descriptive language that outlines Hughs inner thoughts and feelings, providing insight into his fears and motivations. (edited) 2mo
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Eggs
Eggs
The Big Dark | Rodman Philbrick
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What would you do if every spark of electricity suddenly vanished, as if somebody had flipped a switch on the entire planet? Cars won't start, the heat shuts off, there's no water in your faucet, and your radio, TV, and flashlight go dark.
This was a fun audiobook

tracey38 Wow, this one sounds interesting. 4y
Eggs It was !! @tracey38 4y
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Peaceful_Reader
Peaceful_Reader
The Big Dark | Rodman Philbrick
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Gripping read about how a town makes due after a New Years Eve solar flare crashes all the electricity and motors in town and the surrounding areas. Some people rise to the top while others aim to harm as Charlie finds out in town and along his journey to find his mother‘s much needed medicine.

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shadowsdogs
shadowsdogs
The Big Dark | Rodman Philbrick
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So amazing. I loved it

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iamcourtneyb
iamcourtneyb
The Big Dark | Rodman Philbrick
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Nighttime reading b4 wisdom teeth surgery in the morning. In a few weeks my 8th graders will be reading this book & Skyping with the author Rodman Philbrick!

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