Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina write by Rodman Philbrick. This book was released on 2014-02-25. Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Facing death, they are rescued from an attic air vent by a kind, elderly musician and a scrappy young girl--both African American. The chaos that ensues as storm water drowns the city, shelter and food vanish, and police contribute to a dangerous, frightening atmosphere, creates a page-turning tale that completely engrosses the reader. Based on the facts of the worst hurricane disaster in U.S. history, Philbrick includes the lawlessness and lack of government support during the disaster as well as the generosity and courage of those who risked their lives and safety to help others. Here is an unforgettable novel of heroism in the face of truly challenging circumstances.
Zane and the Hurricane
Zane and the Hurricane - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Zane and the Hurricane write by Rodman Philbrick. This book was released on 2014. Zane and the Hurricane available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Visiting New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits, mixed-race 12-year-old Zane Dupree is rescued by two African-American locals before facing the limited supplies and responses that threaten their survival.
Freak the Mighty
Freak the Mighty - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Freak the Mighty write by Rodman Philbrick. This book was released on 2015-04-01. Freak the Mighty available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. And he is used to everyone laughing at him. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world. An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award winning international bestseller.
Wild River (The Wild Series)
Wild River (The Wild Series) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Wild River (The Wild Series) write by Rodman Philbrick. This book was released on 2021-03-02. Wild River (The Wild Series) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick sends readers rushing down a raging river on a life-or-death adventure when a white water rafting trip goes terribly wrong! Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a white water rafting trip, when he's awoken by screams. The dam has failed. The river is surging, and their camp will be under water in a matter of moments.As the shrieking roar of the river rushes closer, the kids scramble to higher ground. They make it; their counselors do not.Now they're on their own, with barely any food or supplies, in the middle of the Montana wilderness. Do Daniel and his four classmates have what it takes to stay alive until they can get rescued? Alone in the wild, they forge powerful bonds -- but develop dangerous disagreements. If nature doesn't break them, they might just destroy each other.This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.
A Storm Called Katrina
A Storm Called Katrina - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Storm Called Katrina write by Myron Uhlberg. This book was released on 2015-08. A Storm Called Katrina available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. For use in schools and libraries only. When flood waters submerge their New Orleans neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a young cornet player and his parents evacuate their home and struggle to survive and stay together.
