Book Description
Eli and his family have lived in the underground compound for six years. The world they knew is gone and they’ve become accustomed to their new life. Accustomed, but not happy. No amount of luxury can stifle the dull routine of living in the same place with only his two sisters, his father and his mother, doing the same thing day after day after day. As problems with their carefully planned existence threaten to destroy their sanctuary, and their sanity, Eli can’t help but wonder if he’d rather take his chances outside. Eli’s father built the compound to keep them safe. But are they safe—really?

About the Author
S.A. Bodeen is the author of The Gardener and several picture books, including Elizabeti’s Doll. She grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Her first friends were cows, which she named after characters in books. From there, she went on to be a Peace Corps volunteer in East Africa, and has lived in seven states, as well as a remote Pacific island. She adores books and is a big fan of cheese. She lives in Oregon.