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The Moon

Life changes drastically and the entire world is affected when this is hit by an asteroid.

Ash Cloud

Many volcanoes erupt and spew this into the air blocking out the sun, causing temperatures to drop, and killing crops.

Oil Furnace

This is used to heat Miranda’s house and is very important to their survival and to keep the pipes from freezing as long as the water supply lasts and fuel to keep it running is available.

Wood Stove

This is a secondary heat source that is essential for Miranda’s family to keep them warm when their main heat source runs out of fuel.

Miranda's House

This is the setting for most of the novel and is closed off room by room as the crisis worsens.

Sunroom

This is where Miranda’s family has a secondary source of heat, and where the entire family ends...

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