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“When the waters rise, so does our strength.”

“A storm may test us, but hope keeps us going.“

This heartfelt story captures a boy‘s survival and resilience during Hurricane Katrina, shedding light on the human impact of natural disasters.

I had little background knowledge of the Challenger disaster and I‘m on a roll with space in books and tv so I thought I‘d dive into the background of the space shuttle. What a thorough read on the technical aspects of the vehicle, the political dynamics, and the big players of NASA this was! But Higginbotham dedicates most of the book to the profiles of the astronauts who were aboard the shuttle. I can see why this has many positive reviews.

Just landed back in Australia and I've hit 9999!

On the plus side, Stewart writes about plants and animals and the ever-shifting yet timeless nature of the landscape with a simple grace that's almost poetic at times. Unfortunately, such passages are immediately followed by characters and dialogue as wooden as anything you'd find in Highlights magazine. Would love to read some straightforward, nonfiction nature writing from him, but this one just didn't hold my attention.

In this book “The Big Dark“ it tells a story about a kid named Charlie, a kid that lives in a town named New Hampshire. Suddenly out of nowhere the town lights all went out because of a huge solar flare. Few days past everything was not good because they didn't have any supplies or anything and Charlies has an issue because his mom was really ill. She needed medicine so Charlie decided that he should go explore to different places to find medicine

“The wind howled like a monster, and the rain came down in sheets, swallowing the city whole.”

This story encourages discussions about preparedness, community resilience, and the importance of helping others during difficult times. It is a good book to recommend to students who are interested in weather or natural disaster history.

Historical Fiction
Published 2011
This book recounts the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans through the eyes of a young boy and his family. The book accurately depicts the catastrophic impact of the storm on New Orleans in 2005, including the destruction of homes, the evacuation process, and the challenges faced by residents. It does a good job of showing the disaster's historical significance and its effects on the community.