Yep.
There's a book called 'Children of the Dust' which is very similar, scared the crap outta me.
(Sivvus trolley collision in the fruit aisle led to a jam, Thu 5 Apr 2012, 22:50, 1 reply)

Ooooh,
not heard of that one. Will have to try it.
On The Beach (Neville Shute) was the most horrifically bleak book I've read in that genre.
(nolongernuts, Thu 5 Apr 2012, 23:24, closed)

It's aimed at young adults
& by Louise Lawrence if you're interested. It's from the perspective of a family- the dad ends up in a military bunker, and the mum and kids stay in their basement.
(Sivvus trolley collision in the fruit aisle led to a jam, Fri 6 Apr 2012, 20:16, closed)

Thanks, looked it up
and it appears to be out of print. Cheapest I found a used copy was for $24.
(nolongernuts, Sat 7 Apr 2012, 10:18, closed)

Wow
I just looked at my bookshelf and my brain went, "Ka-ching!" :P
(Sivvus trolley collision in the fruit aisle led to a jam, Sat 7 Apr 2012, 10:53, closed)