79 pages • 2 hours read
Alan GratzTwo Degrees
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Two Degrees by Alan Gratz follows three teenagers: Akira, who narrowly escapes a wildfire in California; Owen and George, who endure a polar bear attack in Manitoba; and Natalie, who survives a catastrophic hurricane in Florida. Their stories interweave and culminate at a climate justice rally, highlighting the urgent need for action against climate change. Includes detailed descriptions of drowned and burned bodies.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Alan Gratz's Two Degrees highlight its compelling narrative and timely theme of climate change, appreciated for engaging young readers. Critics praise its fast-paced, educational approach but note some characters may feel underdeveloped. Overall, it's commended for raising environmental awareness through gripping storytelling.
Who Should Read Two Degrees?
A reader who would enjoy Two Degrees by Alan Gratz is typically a middle-grade student interested in climate change and adventure. Fans of Refugee by Alan Gratz and I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis will find this book equally compelling, as it blends action with relevant environmental issues.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsBook Details
Action / Adventure
Survival Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Natural Disaster
Climate Change
Natural World: Environment
Emotions/Behavior: Apathy
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict