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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 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 heart-pounding tale of survival in "I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900". This gripping story, penned by the talented Lauren Tarshis, will transport you back in time to one of America's deadliest disasters. Immerse yourself in the page-turning action and bold hope as you follow the journey of a brave young child.

Discover the captivating city of Galveston, Texas, in the 1900s. With its booming economy and status as Texas's richest city, Galveston was a thriving hub of trade and opportunity. Ships filled with American cotton and wheat set sail from its shores to reach every corner of the world, while the streets, paved with shimmering crushed oyster shells, added an extra touch of enchantment.

Though Galveston's beauty was marred by its vulnerability to flooding, the residents never anticipated the devastation that awaited them. When a storm began to brew on that fateful day in September 1900, their disbelief turned into a horrifying reality. Witness the chaos unfold as wild waves crash against the city, leaving hundreds of homes in ruins and a staggering eight thousand lives lost. Galveston all but vanished from the map.

In this latest addition to the iconic "I Survived" series, Lauren Tarshis takes us on an extraordinary journey of resilience. Follow the courageous protagonist as he seeks safety and then ventures back into the treacherous waters to ensure the well-being of his neighbors. Now is your chance to experience the breathtaking struggle to survive in the face of nature's wrath.

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