Summary:

Sisters Alex and Dani are just trying to survive hopping place to place while trying to make their way to a penninsula community in Maine. Alex struggles with trusting Dani, who has grown over the past three years from a fragile six year old girl, to a capable and solemn nine year old. Along the way, the two run into a boy Alex's age named Kane, who has also been struggling alone since the apocalypse's start. The three band together and bond while journying to the community. They eventually arrive after overcoming personal obstacles, and the epilouge reveals their new lives after reaching safety.