Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina

by Rodman Philbrick

Book Overview

Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina.

Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Facing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545342384
• ISBN13: 9780545342384
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Blue Sky Press (AZ)
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Zane and the hurricane was an awesome book.

I read this book to my grandson, we also watched some YouTube videos on Hurricane Katrina. The book was pretty detailed and accurate along with being written for kids, grades 5-6.