"Hurricane Katrina" by Dennis Brindell Fraden provides a gripping account of the catastrophic event that struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005. The book delves into the physical and emotional devastation wrought by the storm, highlighting both the heroic responses of individuals and the systemic failures that exacerbated the disaster. Through vivid narratives and personal stories, Fraden captures the resilience of those affected, documenting their struggles in the aftermath of the hurricane. The narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life in the face of nature's fury and the importance of community during times of crisis. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Turning Points in Us History .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Cavendish Square Publishing .

Dennis and Judy Fradin have published over 150 books for children, nearly all of them nonfiction. They are the recipients of many awards, most recently the 2004 SCBWI Golden Kite Honor book Award for The Power of One: Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine . In 2005 they published 5, 000 Miles to Freedom with The National Geographic Society. It was named a ALA Best Book for Young Adults among many other honors.