Cassie’s mother thinks the aliens are angels at first. There is a back and forth screaming match between an atheist in the group, Mother Teresa and a few other people. The other people call her Mother Teresa in an endearing way. A woman in the camp begins praying the Lord’s prayer out loud. She doesn’t believe like he does though and calls the prayers “gibberish” and accuses God of breaking promises. Every night Cassie listens as her brother prays. Cassie kills a solider thinking he has a knife or gun, but it turns out to be a crucifix, When the aliens attacked, some kids are seen praying. Despite the horrors they are put through, Ben and Sam seem to hold onto their humanity.Ĭassie compares the alien invasion to the story of David and Goliath. Ben also promises Sam he will return for him and he does. She keeps his stuffed bear with her, remembering that Sam is counting on her. Is he who he says he is? To find her brother, she is willing to do anything.Ĭassie promises her brother Sam that she will find him.
Which is why she is surprised to discover a stranger has saved her life. Length of Book: paperback approximately 480 pagesĬassie has survived an alien invasion by trusting no one. Grade level Equivalent Reading level: Teen