Books with title Samantha and the Hurricane

Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Facing death, they are rescued from an attic air vent by a kind, elderly musician and a scrappy young girl--both African American. The chaos that ensues as storm water drowns the city, shelter and food vanish, and police contribute to a dangerous, frightening atmosphere, creates a page-turning tale that completely engrosses the reader. Based on the facts of the worst hurricane disaster in U.S. history, Philbrick includes the lawlessness and lack of government support during the disaster as well as the generosity and courage of those who risked their lives and safety to help others. Here is an unforgettable novel of heroism in the face of truly challenging circumstances.

This story focuses on the importance of getting prepared for the hurricane season in a fun and informative way, it's also a lesson to be learn from Lucy the ant who took all the precautions to be safe in case of a hurricane. On the contrary, her friend Lola the cricket, she was so careless getting prepared for the hurricane Javier coming to Green Village which got in her in a BIG TROUBLE! This book it's fun and educational for children, parents, grandparents, teachers and friends. It will teach anyone who read it, what to do in case of a hurricane. Let's get together to have a fun and learning time with your love ones, reading, doing the homework, writing the list and why not becoming "actors and actresses" with the reader's theater. Should we?