Zane and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrick

Here is an unforgettable novel of heroism in the face of truly challenging circumstances. 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. Based on the facts of the worst hurricane disaster in U.S. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the.

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. Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Facing death, they are rescued from an attic air vent by a kind, elderly musician and a scrappy young girl-both African American. The story is narrated by Zane Dupree, a mixed-race 12-year-old boy living contentedly in New Hampshire until his mother’s fateful discovery of the sole living relative on his father’s side, Miss. Chapter & Verse Book Club: Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina by Rodman Philbrick and Rules of Summer by Shaun Tan Note the 3:30 p.m. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits.

Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina Paperback Jby Rodman Philbrick (Author) 4.7 449 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 5.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 17.79 49 Used from 1.50 6 New from 13.26 Paperback 7.99 59 Used from 1.18 10 New from 7. 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 and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrick