In Life as We Knew it by Susan Beth Pfeffer, Miranda’s dad and step-mother head South. On her way to the post office Miranda finds men with guns looting stores. Then, when school begins the kids choose between two schools or learning at home. At first Miranda decides to go to the elementary with her younger brother; She chooses this school because then they do not have to go through town. When she meets all the high school kids, Miranda realizes how many people left town. She decides she can not go to school and will do better at home. A couple days later, Miranda’s mom trips and falls. Miranda runs to the hospital, but they won't let her in. There are new safety measures to ensure no one steals medical supplies. Finally Miranda’s brother,
