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I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 (I Survived #21) (21)

Name: I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 (I Survived #21) (21)
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Book Synopsis: More than a century later, the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is still America's deadliest disaster. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving the horrible event churns with page-turning action and bold hope.The city of Galveston, Texas, was booming. Perched on an island off the southern coast of Texas, Galveston had been founded in the 1830s. By 1900, it was Texas's richest and most important city. Boats loaded up with American cotton and wheat steamed from Galveston to countries around the world. Arriving ships were crowded with immigrants. The streets, paved with crushed oyster shells, sparkled like they'd been sprinkled with diamonds.True, this glittering city was prone to flooding. But just a few years before, a weather forecaster had said the idea of a hurricane striking Galveston was absurd.So when a storm started brewing on September 8, 1900, no one believed it would be any worse than previous storms. They gathered on the beach to cheer on the wild waves. But what started as entertainment soon turned into a nightmare as those wild waves crashed into the city. By morning, hundreds of homes were destroyed. Eight thousand people were dead. The city had all but disappeared.In this thrilling next installment of Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series, one child finds safety only to head back into the treacherous waters to make sure his neighbors are safe.

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Experience the gripping tale of survival in"I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 (I Survived #21) (21)" - the twenty-first installment of the thrilling series by Lauren Tarshis. Dive into the heart-pounding action and awe-inspiring hope as you follow the incredible journey of a young child amidst America's deadliest disaster.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Galveston, Texas, a bustling city perched on an island off the southern coast. Celebrated as Texas's wealthiest and most vital city, Galveston was the gateway through which American cotton and wheat flowed to distant lands. Its streets, adorned with crushed oyster shells, shimmered like a tapestry of diamonds, enticing immigrants and visitors from around the globe.

But beneath this radiant façade lurked an ominous threat. Despite the city's history of flooding, Galvestonians dismissed the idea of a hurricane striking their beloved home. However, on that fateful day of September 8, 1900, everything changed. Witness the chilling transformation from spectators cheering on wild waves to helpless victims in the face of this devastating storm. As the morning dawned, Galveston was virtually wiped out - countless homes destroyed, and a staggering number of lives lost. No one could have predicted this catastrophic turn of events.

Join us as we embark on this next thrilling chapter of the New York Times bestselling "I Survived" series by Lauren Tarshis. Follow one courageous child who, having found safety, ventures back into the treacherous waters to ensure the well-being of their fellow neighbors. Will they succeed in this daring mission? Will they reunite with their loved ones, or fall victim to the relentless wrath of nature? Only by discovering their remarkable journey can you truly appreciate the resilient spirit and unwavering hope that emerge in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Don't miss out on the gripping tale of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - a story that captures the essence of human resilience and determination. Journey with us through this pivotal moment in history and experience the blend of heart-pounding action and heart-warming hope that defines "I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 (I Survived #21) (21)".

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