The Switch

What happens when the power goes out? And doesn't come back for days... weeks... even longer? Master of middle-grade suspense Roland Smith explores the possibilities in this action-packed novel!
Henry lives with his parents and extended family on a 40-acre property they all call the Aunt Farm. Even with dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins, and animals running around, life on the farm has always been comfortable and routine. But that all changes the day a passenger jet drops out of the sky and onto their land. And then all the phones go dead... And the cars won't start... Having spent a lifetime relying on the comfort and convenience of electricity and technology, now Henry and his family have only one hope for survival: each other.

Praise for Beneath:

"A tightly plotted mystery that incorporates themes of nonconformity and social rebellion... Humor, a perilous setting, [and] intense relationships... give the story emotion and grit." -- Publishers Weekly

"A fast-paced, compelling read. Fans of Smith will not be disappointed." -- Booklist


Praise for the Storm Runners series:

"A breakneck read, perfectly geared to the restless and reluctant." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This slice of natural disaster... offers nary a dull moment. A high-velocity page-turner." -- Kirkus Reviews