"Hunger," is a book by Michael Grant. It was released in 2009 and tells the story of certain kids and teens who find themselves stranded in a world where all the grownups have disappeareddisappeard. The novel digs into the psychological reasons of loneliness and dread while also showing themes of survival, power, and corruption. The kids of Perdido Beach are now threatened by a new problem: there isn't enough food. The kids hunger and desperation grow as the days pass, and tensions between the town's various groups also increase. In the background, a shadowy character known as the Gaiaphage lurks, influencing events for his own gain. Sam, the town's leader, must negotiate Perdido Beach's political landscape while attempting to feed his supporters before it's too late. He is helped by an Orc, who has his own plans, as well as his devoted companions Astrid, Quinn, and Edilio. As the situation worsens, some of the children start to gain supernatural powers. …show more content…
This adds a new aspect to the already bad situation in Perdido Beach, and raises questions about if power can be used for good or evil. The Gaiaphage, the mysterious figure who has been manipulating events from behind the scenes, is particularly intriguing. It's hard to tell what his motives are or what he hopes to achieve. One thing I liked about the book was the way it avoided easy answers. The situation the kids find themselves in are hard and there are no easy solutions. This makes for a more realistic story, and I found myself wanting the characters to win as I wondered how they would ever overcome their