Head for the Hills

by Paul Robert Walker

Book Overview

Recounts the famous Johnstown flood of 1889, which literally tore the clothes off people's backs, and explains why it happened and how it could have been prevented. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679947612
• ISBN13: 9780679947615
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Head for the Hills

I liked this book because it was a true story. It happened in Johnstown,Pennsylvania on the day after Memorial Day in 1889. It was one of the worst floods anyone has ever experienced. I also liked this book because it had a lot of action unlike some other books I've read. For example, everybody was yelling and running because of the 20,000,000 tons of water that came from Lake Conemaugh after the dam broke. Eveything happened so quickly. It took less then 10 minutes from start to finish.

Head for the Hills

I would recommend this book to a friend because it tells about the history of one of the biggest floods. It happened in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 31,1889. More then 2,000 people died.

Head for the Hills!

I liked this book because it was historical and true. It was about the biggest flood in the United States history. It happened on Merch 31,1889. I also liked the book because something nice came out of something sad. The sad thing is that 2,209 people died. The good thing is that the people of nearby Pittsburg helped Johnstown. From all over Pittsbrug they loaded up a train with supplies of blankets, canned food, fresh water, and other goods for the people left in Johnstown.

It was better than the movie.

The book gave me insight on my own experince in the flood of 1977. As far as the magnatude for which the 1889 flood containd,the book gave you the true acconts of what those people whent through. To emagine not having any warnning of the impending danger but the blow of a train whisle must have been terrifing.

Outstanding for upper elementary kids!!

I teach fifth grade and use this book when we study weather and catastrophes. The children can't wait until we read the next chapter. It is one that they have trouble putting down. It shows not only what a devasting effect a flood can have on people's lives but the strength it takes to rebuild and help others. Excellent for teaching character traits such as: responsibility and courage.