"Mouse Trap" by Carlton Mellick III is a captivating and imaginative story of young love in a dying world. When mysterious traps start appearing across the countryside killing off humans, a school trip turns into a fight for survival for Emily and her classmates. Eighth-grader Clyde Donner promises to keep them safe, but when his true intentions come to light, Emily must put her feelings aside to protect the younger children. This intense, suspense-filled thrill ride will keep you on the edge of your seat.