Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Escaping the Rainfield by Eliza Rich
Publication
Date: February 17, 2017
Rating:
4.5/5
Summary
(From Goodreads):
““April 12, 2003. “Beep. Beep. We interrupt your radio
station to bring you this important message. The counties of… no. The states of
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri,
Oklahoma, Texas, and southern portions of Iowa and Nebraska are in a Flood
Warning.””
This was no typical flood
warning. With eleven states expecting three to ten inches of rain for an
unprecedented number of days, the United States was in a frenzy. Families were
evacuating their hometowns in hopes of locating refuge on dry land, but Hannah
Davis’ family thought that they could out wait the storm. When their panicked
Grandmother reaches out to them, requesting help, they find themselves fighting
the weather and time to rescue her. As if that wasn’t enough, shortly after
joining forces with two of Hannah’s classmates, Adrian and Ophelia, they come
face to face with a gang that wants Adrian dead. As the days go by the family
grows increasingly wary whether or not they will reach their Grandmother in
time. Will the Davis’ be able to come together to outwit the storm and its
surrounding catastrophes? Or will Hannah’s affection for Adrian put her family
in more danger than it is worth?”
Pros:
· Really
cool plot! I have never read a book focusing on characters using canoes to
escape a flood.
· The
theme of God’s grace was tied into the book realistically; there were doubts,
anger, pleas for help, just like in real life.
· Each
character brought a unique element to the story.
Cons:
· There
were a couple of scenes I wish were expanded more because I was really enjoying
them!
Final
Thoughts:
I really enjoyed
this book; I would recommend it to middle grades/ young adults, especially
those that are contemplating the idea of God’s responses to disasters. Definitely
pick up a copy of this!
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