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Carrie and the Great Storm, a Galveston Hurricane survival story, by Jessica Gunderson ; illustrated by Matt Forsyth ; cover illustration by Alessia Trunfio

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Carrie and the Great Storm, a Galveston Hurricane survival story, by Jessica Gunderson ; illustrated by Matt Forsyth ; cover illustration by Alessia Trunfio
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
fiction
Main title
Carrie and the Great Storm
Oclc number
1083032714
Responsibility statement
by Jessica Gunderson ; illustrated by Matt Forsyth ; cover illustration by Alessia Trunfio
Series statement
Girls survive
Sub title
a Galveston Hurricane survival story
Summary
In early September 1900, twelve-year-old Carrie of Galveston is looking forward to spending Saturday night at her friend's house, until her parents are invited to a very important party and she is forced to stay home and take care of her little brother; but a boring chore turns into a nightmare when the storm surge from the Great Hurricane hits and their house is swept off its foundation--and Carrie must think quickly and not panic if she is going to keep herself and her brother alive
Target audience
pre adolescent
resource.variantTitle
Carrie & the Great Storm
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