When the aliens attack, Lizbeth remarks that she has never had sex. Evan recalls the time when the first-century Jewish “peasant” was crucified. When Cassie asks Evan (who is an alien) if he believes in God, he replies, “Sure I do.” Cassie asks, “Does God really care about promises? Do I really care about God? Are miracles something like the Red Sea…” Sam continues to pray each night. He equips the called.” Cassie continually questions God and at one point says, “God, WTF?” Later, she sarcastically thanks God for sparing her. As they continue to talk Cassie assures her brother that God didn’t hate their mother because she was a “good person.” Vosch (who turns out to be an alien) is heard saying, “God doesn’t call the equipped, son. Cassie’s brother Sam asks if God hates them. Her mother discusses the possibility of the angels talking to them like they did to Abraham, Mary and Jesus. 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

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