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Book Synopsis: The Wellington snow slide of 1910 was—and still is—the deadliest avalanche in America’s history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving the frozen nightmare pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.
The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had no choice but to wait out the storm.
But the storm didn’t stop. One day passed, then two, three . . . six days. The snow turned to rain. Then, just after midnight on March 1, a lightning storm struck the mountain, sending a ten-foot-high wave of snow barreling down the mountain. The trains tumbled 150 feet. 96 people were dead.
The Wellington avalanche forever changed railroad engineering. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the tale of one girl who survived, emerging from the snow forever changed herself.
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Experience the gripping true story of survival in "I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910"!
Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding action and heartwarming hope of Lauren Tarshis's latest masterpiece. Explore the history of the deadliest avalanche in America's history, where a young girl defied all odds to emerge victorious.
As the snow cascaded down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, trapping two trains at the Wellington train depot, the passengers faced a life-or-death situation. Some chose to brave the storm, while others were left with no choice but to weather the extreme conditions. For six agonizing days, they fought to survive.
Just as they thought the worst was over, a sudden lightning storm unleashed a monstrous wave of snow, burying the trains 150 feet below. The devastation was unimaginable, with 96 lives lost. Yet, one survivor emerged, forever changed by her grueling ordeal.
Lauren Tarshis's compelling storytelling skills will transport you to this frozen nightmare, where the resilience and bravery of one girl shine through the darkest of hours. Prepare to be enthralled by this true tale of triumph against all odds!
Don't miss your chance to experience this captivating piece of history. Click here to grab your own copy of "I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910" and be inspired by the indomitable spirit of the human kind.
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