Trapped by Michael Northrop

Here's a bit about the book and a link to Mr. Northrop's site: The day the blizzard started, no one knew that it was going to keep snowing for a week. That for those in its path, it would become not just a matter of keeping warm, but of staying alive....

Scotty and his friends Pete and Jason are among the last seven kids at their high school waiting to get picked up that day, and they soon realize that no one is coming for them. Still, it doesn't seem so bad to spend the night at school, especially when distractingly hot Krista and Julie are sleeping just down the hall. But then the power goes out, then the heat. The pipes freeze, and the roof shudders. As the days add up, the snow piles higher, and the empty halls grow colder and darker, the mounting pressure forces a devastating decision....

My Take

Wow, I mean WOW!  This book was like riveting for me.  I read it all in several hours, during a snow storm nonetheless.  It was intense and thought provoking at the same time.  I liked Scotty, the main character.  He was a genuinely good guy.  His insight into the people trapped with him was interesting as well. 

I did have a couple little nit picky things that I wasn't crazy about.  I was talking to my son about this book and explaining that they didn't have a signal for cell service.  He said, "Interesting because most schools are wired for Wi-Fi these days."  I don't know a whole lot about the technical side of things but thought it interesting too that they couldn't get a signal out or anything at any time.  The last thing was that I wasn't crazy about the loose ends left in the end.  Of course, the author can end his book any way he wants. 

Despite my minor little issues, this book was awesome and one of my fav's so far this year.  Great book to read in a raging snow storm.  I'm giving this one 4 1/2 chilly kisses!