title: Survivors: The Gathering Darkness #2: Dead of Night
author:  Erin Hunter 
description: PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS: Hunter expertly explores the tensions between responsibility and freedom; risk and safety; and loyalty and acceptance. Viewing the unfolding adventure through Luckys eyes makes even the most mundane or familiar seem alive with magic. Wild and wonderful adventure for middle-graders. (Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong>)<br /><br />Well-rounded characters, deep folklore and difficult problems without obvious answers drive the story. These dogs are not just loyal human companions, but warriors, leaders and friends. Perfectly crafted. (Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong>)<br /><br />Young readers will find plenty to like here, from the fast-moving plot, to the characterizations of individual dogs. A promising start for the many fans of the Warriors and Seekers adventure series. (ALA Booklist)
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  ## Sanctuary
  
  
    
  
  
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  _( A New World - 3 )_
  
  
  
  
  
  ### John O'brien
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  **Danger lurks in the shadows**
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  **A place where the brave tread warily**
  
  
  
  
  
  Jack Walker has returned from the rescue of his girlfriend with a small band
  of survivors. Their harrowing journey from the Middle East included a stop at
  the CDC where they learned vital information about the ferocious new species
  that hunt at night. The night runners dominate the landscape and a world
  turned upside down by the sudden death of billions.
  
  
  With humanity on the brink, the small group must carve out a sanctuary against
  the nightly onslaught from night runners on the prowl for food. They must
  enter into darkened buildings in search of supplies; darkened buildings that
  are now the domain of the night runners. Danger lurks with each step and death
  lies in waiting for the unwary. Jack and the group must stay one step ahead of
  the game; a game where the 