"Parched" by Melanie Crowder is set in a dystopian world ravaged by a severe drought. The story follows a girl named Alys, who grapples with the scarcity of water and the harsh realities of survival in a desolate landscape. As she embarks on a perilous journey to find water, she encounters various challenges and discovers the strength within herself and the importance of community. Alongside her quest for survival, themes of resilience, hope, and environmental awareness are woven throughout the narrative, urging readers to reflect on their relationship with nature and the significance of preserving vital resources. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Clarion Books .

Melanie Crowder (www. melaniecrowder. net) is the author of National Jewish Book Award finalist and ILA Notable Book for a Global Society Audacity , as well as A Nearer Moon and Parched . She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Melanie lives with her family on Colorado's Front Range where she has worked as an educator for more than a decade. You can follow her on Twitter @MelanieACrowder.