“She squeezed her eyes shut, pretending she was back in her bed, back in her old house where storms stayed outside.”
“She squeezed her eyes shut, pretending she was back in her bed, back in her old house where storms stayed outside.”
This book can help students relate historical events to personal challenges, promoting empathy and critical thinking. It also provides an opportunity to discuss themes like bravery and adapting to new situations.
This book is a historical fiction picture book published in 2007. The story follows a young girl overcoming her fears as she and her family journey west during a fierce storm, highlighting themes of courage, resilience, and change.