Written by Megan E. Freeman

Four Colorado teens are brought together when they are evacuated from their homes due to an emergency. Many any months after moving to the relocation camp, they stumble upon some evidence that makes them doubt the legitimacy of the evacuation and they begin to dig deeper and start to see the true story and who is behind the land grab.

Megan Freeman has done it again with this companion book to her book “Alone”. While “Alone” is a book about a girl who is left in her town when it is evacuated, “Away” is what happens to everyone else when they are forced to leave. This near future science fiction is fantastic stand alone and yet feels like a part two in a series. Written in a variety poetry and prose forms this story will please many adventure and mystery fans. I highly recommend purchasing this book and believe it is appropriate for 4th to 9th grades.