Quake!: Disaster in San Francisco, 1906
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 192
Published: 2006
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"Quake!: Disaster in San Francisco, 1906" by Gail Langer Karwoski tells the gripping story of the devastating earthquake that struck San Francisco on April 18, 1906. Through the eyes of young characters, readers experience the chaos and destruction that ensued as buildings collapsed and fires raged across the city. The narrative explores themes of bravery, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of disaster. As the characters navigate the challenges of survival, they also witness the community coming together to rebuild and heal, highlighting the strength of the human connection during one of America's most catastrophic natural disasters. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.
Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.