The story: Jory's family keeps to themselves. His stepfather, Caleb, is sure that something big--and terrible--is coming: he says "the signs are everywhere." Jory isn't quite sure what the signs mean, but he knows Caleb just wants to keep the family safe...so when Caleb has the family start digging a bunker in the canyon behind their farm, Jory helps out even though his grades tank and his friends are starting to get curious. Somehow, Jory has to decide how to deal with the signs (and his stepdad's obsession with them) and figure out his own way to keep the family together.
June Cleaver's ratings: Language G; Violence G; Sexual content G; Nudity G; substance abuse G; Magic & the occult G; GLBT content G; adult themes PG (paranoid behavior by a parent); overall rating PG.
Liz's comments: This is a surprisingly suspenseful read about the pressure Jory feels to follow family expectations at the same time he's opening up to a larger world of friends and society. Any kid whose family is into Preparation will relate, and kids whose families aren't may find themselves surprised.
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