Die Welt, wie wir sie kannten

Synopsis of Die Welt, wie wir sie kannten

«Die Welt, wie wir sie kannten» is the young adult science fiction novel by Susan Beth Pfeffer, published by Carlsen GmbH in hardcover (412 pages, in German).

An asteroid hits the Moon and knocks it out of its orbit, causing floods, earthquakes and extreme climate change. Teenager Miranda and her family try to survive with increasingly scarce supplies as civilization crumbles. In this context, family unity and small everyday gestures become essential.

First installment of the Last Survivors series (Die letzten Überlebenden), translated from English by Annette von der Weppen. Winner of the Buxtehuder Bulle award 2010.

Young adult audience aged 12 and up, with an interest in science fiction, dystopias and survival stories.