Book Series · 4 Books

Last Survivors Books

In order from Life As We Knew It to The Shade of the Moon.

Life As We Knew It
The Dead and the Gone
This World We Live In
The Shade of the Moon
Life As We Knew It
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Life As We Knew It
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$1139
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

Life As We Knew It

By Susan Beth Pfeffer

A meteor shifts the moon, plunging Earth into chaos. Can Miranda's family survive?

337 pages· 95,201 words· Est. 9 hour read
Summary: When a meteor shifts the moon closer to Earth, chaos ensues. High schooler Miranda and her family face tsunamis, earthquakes, and darkness. In their sunroom refuge, they battle for survival, clinging to hope. Can they endure the world's collapse?
In reading order

Last Survivors Series

4 books · Published 2006–2013

#1

Life As We Knew It

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

A meteor shifts the moon, plunging Earth into chaos. Can Miranda's family survive?

The Dead and the Gone

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2008

Survive apocalyptic chaos in New York as Alex fights for his family's future.

This World We Live In

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2010

Survival in a frozen world tests love and loyalty.

The Shade of the Moon
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$1049

The Shade of the Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2013

In a shattered world, Jon's choices could endanger his family. Can he risk doing what's right?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Last Survivors series?

There are 4 books in the Last Survivors series. It began with Life As We Knew It in 2006, and the newest book, The Shade of the Moon, was published in 2013.

What order should you read the Last Survivors books in?

Start with Life As We Knew It and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Last Survivors books best for?

The series is best for ages 12–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Last Survivors book is the longest?

Life As We Knew It is the longest book in the series at 95,201 words (337 pages).

Which Last Survivors book is the shortest?

This World We Live In is the shortest at 62,431 words (239 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Last Survivors to life.

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Susan Beth Pfeffer

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