I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 (I Survived #21) (21)
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.
Dive into the harrowing true account of one girl's fight for survival during the devastating Galveston Hurricane of 1900 in Lauren Tarshis' gripping historical fiction, "I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 (I Survived #21)."
Step back in time to the bustling city of Galveston, Texas, as our protagonist, young Sarah, finds herself caught in the eye of an unprecedented storm. As ominous clouds gather and the wind begins to howl, Sarah's family is forced to seek refuge in their sturdy Victorian home.
When the hurricane's fury strikes with unimaginable force, Sarah witnesses firsthand the destructive power of nature. The raging winds tear through the city, leveling buildings and uprooting trees. Torrents of rain flood the streets, turning them into raging rivers that sweep away everything in their path.
With each passing hour, the situation worsens. Sarah's family home begins to creak and groan under the relentless onslaught of the storm. As the walls buckle and the roof threatens to collapse, Sarah and her loved ones cling to hope, praying that they will make it through the night.
"I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900" is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of survival. Through Sarah's eyes, readers experience the raw terror of the storm, the desperation of those caught in its path, and the unwavering hope that fuels their fight for survival.
This historical fiction not only captivates with its thrilling narrative but also educates readers about one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history. The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 remains a sobering reminder of the devastating impact of hurricanes and the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of such catastrophic events.
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