Two Degrees Summary
Alan Gratz

Two Degrees Overview

In Alan Gratz's novel Two Degrees, Akira, Owen, and Natalie are all faced with the gravity of the climate crisis when impossible events begin to define their realities. Akira's home in California is overtaken by a wildfire. Owen's home in Canada is filled with hungry polar bears. Natalie's home in Florida is flooded by a hurricane. Throughout their efforts to survive these exceptional circumstances, the characters begin to realize the importance of stopping climate change. The novel explores themes including connection, unity, and nature.