Troy and Nina are sent home early from school because of a hurricane warning. Instead of going straight home, they stop to visit a friend. They get caught up in the terrible storm and don't get home until well after dark. This exciting adventure vividly brings to life the effects of a hurricane on a small tropical island. A great cross-over title for the classroom as a tool for discussing weather and its devastating effects.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2004 by Random House Children's Publishers UK .

Verna Wilkins is the author of 30 picture books and biographies for young people. Her books have featured on National Curriculum and BBC children's television, and been chosen among the Children's Books of the Year. She was born in Grenada and lives in London.