When Hurricane Katrina Hit Home
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 192
Published: 2013
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"When Hurricane Katrina Hit Home" by Gail Langer Karwoski tells the poignant story of a young girl named Izzy in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As the devastating storm disrupts her life in New Orleans, Izzy grapples with fear and loss while witnessing the resilience of her community. Through her eyes, readers experience the chaos of the hurricane, the struggles of evacuation, and the challenges of recovery. Amid the destruction, Izzy learns about hope, friendship, and the power of human connection, ultimately discovering her own strength in the face of adversity. The narrative highlights the enduring spirit of those affected by the tragedy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 4th 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 2013 by History Press (SC) .
Johnette Downing is an award-winning and internationally recognized singer and songwriter. Her many accolades include eight Parents' Choice Awards, four iParenting Media Awards, and five National Parenting Publication Awards. She wrote and/or illustrated There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Bugs, Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud, How to Dress a Po' Boy, Why the Oyster Has the Pearl, Why the Possum Has a Large Grin, Macarooned on a Dessert Island, The Fifolet, and other Pelican titles. Downing lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Julia Marshall is a graphic designer and illustrator with skills in typography, textile design, video editing, and photo retouching. She received a degree in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. She has illustrated three children's books, and her artwork has appeared in nola baby & family magazine and Charleston Magazine. She lives with her husband, Dylan, in New Orleans, Louisiana.