105 pages 3 hours read

Neal Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman

Dry

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman offers a gripping and timely narrative of a dystopian water crisis in California. Readers appreciate its intense plot and realistic portrayal of a community in chaos. However, some find the characters underdeveloped. Overall, it effectively raises awareness about resource scarcity while providing an engaging story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dry?

Readers who appreciate fast-paced, dystopian young adult novels like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer will enjoy Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman. Ideal for those intrigued by survival tales and ethical dilemmas in a dire, near-future setting.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Lexile Level

790L

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Natural World: Climate
Topics
Natural Disaster
Grief / Death