This Is Not a Drill
Age band: 13+
Looky Rating System: Violence 5/5, Love & Romance 3/5, Mental Health 4/5, Language 2/5, Substance Use 0/5, Fear / Horror 4/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 0/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 0/5, Sci-Fi / Futuristic 0/5, Disability & Neurodiversity 0/5.
Description
In this harrowing young adult novel, two teens try to save a class of first graders from a gun-wielding soldier suffering from PTSD. “Fast-paced, suspenseful thriller. . . . The hours-long standoff comes to a dramatic and violent climax. . . . A vividly depicted and gripping tragedy.”—Kirkus Reviews “A well-imagined and tragic story with surprising characters and an unforgettable climax. It’s hard to believe this was written by a first-time novelist.