A Place Where Hurricanes Happen
  • Published: 15 July 2014
  • ISBN: 9780385376686
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $19.99

A Place Where Hurricanes Happen

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New Orleans is known as a place where hurricanes happen . . . but that's just one side of the story.

New Orleans is known as a place where hurricanes happen . . . but that’s just one side of the story.
 
Children of New Orleans tell about their experiences of Hurricane Katrina through poignant and straightforward free verse in this fictional account of the storm. As natural and man-made disasters become commonplace, we increasingly need books like this one to help children contextualize and discuss difficult and often tragic events.
  • Published: 15 July 2014
  • ISBN: 9780385376686
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $19.99
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Praise for A Place Where Hurricanes Happen

"This is one of the best books for children to come out of the tragedy of Katrina. In a few short verses, it beautifully encapsulates the story of the tragedy in words and pictures that children can understand, without dwelling on the horror, but emphasizing the hope and healing power of friendship and community." --SLJ