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I survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005  Cover Image Book Book

I survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 / [Lauren Tarshis ; adapted by Georgia Ball ; art by Alvin Epps ; colors by Chi Ngo]

Ball, Georgia, (adapter.). Ball, Georgia, (adapter.). Epps, Alvin, Graphic novelization of (expression): (artist.). Tarshis, Lauren. I survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (Playaway bookpack) (Added Author). Ngo, Chi, (colorist.).

Summary:

Eleven-year-old Barry Hunter and his family attempt to ride out Hurricane Katrina at home in the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans when his little sister gets ill, but when the levees break, Barry gets swept away from his family.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781338766943
  • ISBN: 1338766945
  • ISBN: 9781338766967
  • ISBN: 1338766961
  • ISBN: 9781668818862
  • ISBN: 1668818868
  • ISBN: 9781685057725
  • ISBN: (Penworthy)
  • ISBN: 1685057721
  • ISBN: (Penworthy)
  • Physical Description: 148 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary.
"Based on the novel in the New York times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis."
Chiefly illustrations.
Statement of responsibility from cover and last page.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 2.8 1 517850.
Subject: Hurricane Katrina, 2005 > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Floods > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Families > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Sisters > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Survival > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
New Orleans (La.) > Comic books, strips, etc. > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Graphic novels.

Available copies

  • 39 of 55 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at James Memorial Public Library System.

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  • 0 current holds with 55 total copies.
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Syndetic Solutions - Summary for ISBN Number 9781338766943
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: a Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #6)
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: a Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #6)
by Tarshis, Lauren; Epps, Alvin (Illustrator)
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Summary

I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: a Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #6)


The story of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century is brought vividly to life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 , with text adapted by Georgia Ball. Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when his little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept off by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century -- alone? Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.

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