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Canada - Terror at Turtle Mountain (Disaster Strikes! Book 1)

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Book Synopsis: Nathalie lay awake, listening for the train whistle that will bring her cousin Helena to visit. But instead of the whistle, Nathalie hears a terrible roar as Turtle Mountain breaks apart, sending 90 million tons of rock into her valley. Will anyone survive? The action is palpable and swift in this gripping adventure set in 1903. Fans of the "Dear America" and "My Name Is America" series (both Scholastic) will appreciate this remarkable tale of survival. School Library Journal, October 2006 Terror at Turtle Mountain epitomizes the Canadian survival story. Suspenseful, fast-paced, and moving, Penny Draper's historical novel about loss, finding self, and reconciliation easily transposes modern-day readers to 1903, to life in the booming coal mining town of Frank and the 90-second slide disaster that killed In this character-driven plot. Written in the third person narrative, Draper excels at creating a page-turning suspended tension and an underlying premonition of disaster which sets the novel's tone. There is definitely a place in the classroom, school library, and home for Terror at Turtle Mountain. CM Magazine, June 23, 2006 Awards:Finalist, Geoffrey Bilson AwardFinalist, Silver Birch Young Readers' Choice AwardHonourable Mention, Juvenile Fiction, ForeWord MagazineFinalist, Diamond Willow Award

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Prepare to be on the edge of your seat with "Terror at Turtle Mountain (Disaster Strikes! Book 1)"! Experience the heart-pounding action and gripping adventure set in 1903 as Nathalie faces an unimaginable disaster. This Canadian survival story will captivate readers with its suspenseful and fast-paced narrative, making it a must-read for fans of historical novels and survival tales.

Get ready to transport yourself to the booming coal mining town of Frank in 1903, where tragedy strikes in the form of a catastrophic rockslide. Follow Nathalie on a journey of loss, self-discovery, and reconciliation as she navigates the aftermath of the 90-second slide disaster. With a character-driven plot and a narrative filled with suspense and tension, "Terror at Turtle Mountain" is a riveting read that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.

With accolades such as being a Finalist for the Geoffrey Bilson Award and the Silver Birch Young Readers' Choice Award, "Terror at Turtle Mountain" has captured the hearts of readers and critics alike. This compelling novel by Penny Draper is a perfect fit for classrooms, school libraries, and homes, offering a powerful story of resilience and survival that will leave a lasting impact on readers of all ages.

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