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The world will end on Thursday, July 27, 2000. At least, that’s what Reverend Beelson has told his congregation. That’s why Marina and Jed and their parents have joined the rest of the Reverend’s flock at a mountain retreat to await the end of the world. But this world has only just begun for... read more

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  • Marina: Girl who goes up Mount Weepucut with her mother and younger brothers to be saved from the end of the world.
  • Jed: Boy main character who goes up on Mount Weepucut to keep an eye on his dad not knowing whether to believe the world is going to end or not.
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  • “"when in Rome, do as the Romans do"”

First Sentence edit see section history

It all began at dinner one night last fall, when Mom announced, right after grace, "I've had a revelation."

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jane Yolen (Author)
  2. Bruce Coville (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
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Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0152017674
Page Count: 272

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