logo

96 pages 3 hours read

Susan Beth Pfeffer

Life As We Knew It

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Chapters 16-17Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part Three: Fall

Chapter 16 Summary

On November 7, Miranda finds that Mrs. Nesbitt has died in her sleep. She remembers Mrs. Nesbitt’s instructions and sets out on stripping the house of whatever her family can use. She wants to start the kitchen, but it feels ghoulish to do that, so she starts with the attic. She manages to find a Christmas present of old baseball cards for Jonny, and then sets about securing more things. She finally goes to the kitchen and finds some bottled water. More importantly, Mrs. Nesbitt’s well still has water, and she begins filling jugs to bring home with her. She is careful to make sure no one sees her with the provisions; otherwise Mrs. Nesbitt’s house will be looted before she can return to get the rest of the provisions. She finds her brothers outside and tells them about Mrs. Nesbitt’s death and her wish that they should take whatever can be useful to them. They return to the house and are able to get the provisions without being spotted. The second time, Miranda stays behind, and tells her mother the news. She gives her mother the jewelry and the photo albums she took from Mrs.

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
Unlock IconUnlock all 96 pages of this Study Guide
Plus, gain access to 8,650+ more expert-written Study Guides.
Including features:
+ Mobile App
+ Printable PDF
+ Literary AI Tools