4.5 stars! One of the classics of children's literature in my opinion.

I've read this book like a million times but I wanted to go back through the series in preparation for the fourth book (!) And like every other time, I loved it.

I love the characters, who have so much personality (yeehaw for my favorite, Kate) and I love the plot. When I first read the book, the Emergency and the dystopian vibe were somewhat lost on me. But as I got older, the more of an impact it had on me, which I think is really cool. You can enjoy this book at any age.

This book is so great dkjfskd. I mean seriously. In this book we've got the character development, the action, the dystopia world building, the emotion, the humor, everything. 10/10 an iconic start for an iconic series.