  | Running in flip-flops from the end of the world Author: Reynolds, Justin A. | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
When twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway and his friends are left home from Beach Bash, aka the greatest party of the year, only to realize that everyone in town has disappeared without a trace, they have the best day ever! But soon the gang starts to notice strange things happening around town, and they're only getting stranger.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.50 Points: 8.0 Quiz: 523278 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/24)
School Library Journal (04/26/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 04/26/2024 Gr 3–7—In the sequel to It's The End of the World and I'm In My Bathing Suit, 12-year-old Eddie and his friends are still trying to enjoy the fun, liberating freedom of being the only people around since their families disappeared at the Beach Bash. Eddie talks directly to readers in the opening pages, welcoming them back and addressing some of their concerns about the previous cliffhanger. Eddie and his friends are determined to get back to the beach where it all started, hoping that it might give them some clues as to what happened and why. But anytime they try, something happens, such as bees magically appearing inside their car, preventing them from entering. Between the jokes and bonding among friends, quieter moments of reflection about the apocalypse come through. This is why one of Eddie's friends suggests they keep a video diary, transcribed as "Keep it Reel," so they can look back and process their experiences once it's over. Eddie wants to pretend everything is okay—he even tries to make a human-sized ice-cream sundae in a pool for his friends, but everyone is still dealing with the events differently. Readers will enjoy the fast-paced and humorous first-person narrative. Another cliffhanger will leave fans of the series eager for the next installment. VERDICT This book will be most enjoyed by those who read the first book, and is recommended for collections where the previous one circulates.—Marissa Lieberman - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
