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The Disaster Days

Name: The Disaster Days
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Rating: 4.7 (258 reviews)

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Book Synopsis: Hatchet meets The Babysitters Club in this epic and thrilling survival story about pushing oneself to the limit in the face of a crisis. We were all alone, in a shaken and shattered house, in the dark. And I was in charge.

Hannah Steele loves living on Pelling, a tiny island near Seattle. She's always felt totally safe there. So when she's asked to babysit after school one day, it's no big deal. Zoe and Oscar are her next-door neighbors, and Hannah just took a babysitting class, which she's pretty sure makes her an expert. She isn't even worried that she left her inhaler at home.

Then the shaking begins. The terrifying earthquake only lasts four minutes, but it changes everything―damaging the house, knocking out the power, and making cell service nonexistent. Even worse, the ferry and the bridge connecting the kids to help―and their parents―are both blocked, which means they're stranded alone. And Hannah's in charge as things go from bad to worse.

Praise for The Disaster Days:

"A realistic, engrossing survival story that's perfect for aspiring babysitters and fans of John Macfarlane's Stormstruck!, Sherry Shahan's Ice Island, or Wesley King's A World Below."―School Library Journal

"The strength of this steadily paced novel that stretches over four days of a scary disaster scenario is that Hannah doesn't figure everything out; she stumbles, doubts, and struggles throughout it all."―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Fans of survival thrillers in the vein of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet will enjoy this tense, honest tale of bravery...an excellent (and refreshingly not didactic) teaching tool on natural-disaster preparedness."―Booklist

"The relentless progression of a variety of disaster scenarios will keep readers turning pages…equally suspenseful and informative."―School Library Connection

"Behrens uses immersive details and situations effectively viewed from Hannah's perspective to create a suspenseful, vivid story filled with lessons about responsibility and overcoming adversity."―Publishers Weekly

The Disaster Days is a perfect gift for preteen survival story fans, earthquake fiction chapter book for tween girls ages 11-14, survivalist fiction book for middle grade girls, summer reading book for preteens, and a preteen gift for girls.

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Experience the heart-pounding adventure of The Disaster Days! This gripping survival story will keep you on the edge of your seat, combining the excitement of Hatchet with the camaraderie of The Babysitters Club. Follow Hannah Steele as she navigates a crisis that pushes her to her limits, showcasing the power of bravery and resilience.

Set on the idyllic Pelling Island near Seattle, Hannah always felt safe. But when a terrifying earthquake strikes, everything changes. In a matter of minutes, the world as she knows it crumbles - the house is damaged, power is lost, and there's no cell service. To make matters worse, Hannah and the kids she's babysitting are stranded, with their only connections to help cut off.

The Disaster Days is more than just a survival story. It's a journey of self-discovery, where Hannah faces numerous challenges and learns important lessons about responsibility and overcoming adversity. Readers will be captivated as they witness Hannah's growth and resilience in the face of extraordinary circumstances.

Don't miss out on this thrilling and immersive tale that appeals to fans of survival thrillers like Hatchet. With its realistic storyline and suspenseful narration, The Disaster Days serves as an excellent teaching tool for natural-disaster preparedness. It instills vital lessons without being didactic, making it both informative and entertaining.

Get your copy of The Disaster Days now and join Hannah on an unforgettable adventure. This is the perfect gift for preteen survival story fans, a must-have chapter book for tween girls ages 11-14, and an ideal summer reading selection. Grab a copy today and prepare to be captivated!

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