I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 (I Survived #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.
In the heart-stopping tale, "I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900," Lauren Tarshis takes readers on a harrowing journey through one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history. Set in the vibrant city of Galveston, Texas, the story unfolds through the eyes of twelve-year-old P.T. Barnum Bailey, a boy caught in the eye of the storm.
As the ominous clouds gather and the wind begins to howl, P.T. and his family find themselves trapped in the path of the impending hurricane. With time running out, they desperately board up their home and seek refuge in the sturdiest building they can find.
As the storm rages outside, P.T.'s world is turned upside down. Torrents of rain batter the city, and the wind rips through the streets, tearing down buildings and uprooting trees. The rising floodwaters threaten to engulf everything in their path, and P.T. and his loved ones must fight for their lives.
With each passing hour, the situation grows more dire. P.T. witnesses firsthand the devastating power of nature as homes are destroyed, families are torn apart, and lives are lost. Faced with unimaginable challenges, he must summon every ounce of courage and resilience to survive.
As the hurricane's fury subsides, P.T. emerges from the wreckage, determined to help his community rebuild. With newfound strength and a spirit unbroken, he works alongside his neighbors to bring hope and healing to the storm-ravaged city.
"I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900" is a gripping and emotional account of survival, resilience, and the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Lauren Tarshis's masterful storytelling brings this historical event to life, offering readers a poignant and unforgettable glimpse into one of America's greatest tragedies.
Rating:
