The 5^th Wave  (Grades 7-10; Ages 12-16)

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Overview:The 5th Wave by Rick Yancy, , is a dystopian science fiction novel.  16-year-old Cassie Sullivan tries to survive in a post-apocalyptic world after four waves of alien attacks have decimated humanity. The first wave was an electromagnetic pulse that plunged the world into darkness, the second was a massive tsunami, and the third was a virus spread by birds. After the attacks, Cassie is separated from her younger brother, Sammy, and believes she must trust no one. She encounters a mysterious young man named Evan Walker, who may be her only hope, but she must decide if she can trust him as the aliens plan their final, most treacherous "fifth wave.

Included:

·       Test with 33 multiple-choice questions and one essay question.

·       Study Questions: 50 study questions, divided into three sections.

Age Level and Length:   Reading level and interest level Grades 7-10 (Ages 12-16).  At 512 pages, this book is not for slow readers. It will take numerous sessions to read, taking an average of 7-10 hours for the average 8^th grader to read.  The test will take 45 minutes or less; the study questions are divided into three sections, each of which should take 30 minutes or less.

Maturity or Political Issues: This is a dystopian novel, which means it shows a grim and often frightening future society.  There are several scenes of death.  There are also scenes of devastation in the landscape.  There is a romance, but no intimacy. 

Additional Considerations: This book is the first of a three-part series.  The other two books are called The Infinite Sea and The Last Star. A movie released in 2015 is reasonably faithful to the book.