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Hurricane Katrina

By Lauren Tarshis
Series: I Survived
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Hurricane Katrina is a compelling narrative that delves into one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent American history. The book examines the hurricane's impact on the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans, highlighting the storm's physical destruction and the subsequent economic and social challenges. Through vivid storytelling, it depicts the resilience and struggles of the affected communities, while also critically analysing the responses by government and emergency services.
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The story of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century is brought vividly to life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005, with text adapted by Georgia Ball.

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Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when his little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept off by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century — alone? Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series. These graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338766943

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.
Alvin Epps is an artist and illustrator from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is known for being a multimedia artist with an otherworldly aesthetic, blurring the lines between fine arts and digital arts media. His work has been published commercially, creating visuals for comic books, album art, film/TV, and music videos. You can visit him online at alvinpbx.com.

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