Since Lil's philanthropy leads to harm prior to the outbreak (it's during a food drive that she's alone with someone dangerous), she struggles to become altruistic again. Should we help others even if doing so puts us at risk? It's not an easy question, but the moral dilemma fascinated me. I knew I wanted to explore that conflict in Pandemic. That small scene was memorable to me because it showed the conflict between our survival instincts and the desire to help people. But her daughter naturally wants to help a friend. The mom is furious because the supplies could have run out before the girl returned and she is fiercely trying to protect her family from starvation and a host of other problems. There's a scene in Susan Beth Pfeffer's novel, Life As We Knew It, where the mother reprimands her teen daughter for running to tell a friend when the town gives out free bags of much-needed food. YV: Dire circumstances can bring out a range of behaviors in people, from charity to self-preservation. Pandemic by Yvonne Ventresca - A suspenseful, authentic, and emotional narrative makes Pandemic a gripping and powerful story. Pandemic by Yvonne Ventresca - The 2015 SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner for the Atlantic regionEven under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a pain.
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