Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Carrie and the Great Storm

Oclc number

1110578200

Responsibility statement

by Jessica Gunderson ; illustrated by Matt Forsyth

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

Classification

Contributor