Penelope, "Pen", has a normal life. She has friends, a loyal dog named Argo, and likes to pick on her younger brother. All of the changes when an earthquake followed by a tsunami all but wipe Los Angeles off the map. Separated from her family and dog Pen begins the journey to find the. She soon finds other survivors and they join together, following orange butterflies in an attempt to escape Los Angeles but the way is rife with danger as there are huge evil flesh eating giants roaming the land. When Pen begins to have strange visions she finally discovers abilities she never knew she possessed and is reunited with those she loves.
Love in the time of global warming is an obvious companion to a study of The Odyssey. Students will revel in the plot similarities and Block's clever use of names and characters. Argo as Pen's dog, an Earth Shaker causing the hole in the ozone layer, and the flesh eating giants that are reminiscent of the sheep from The Odyssey. Love in the time of global warming is recommended for grades 9 and up.
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