I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005

"I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" plunges readers into the harrowing true events of the 2005 disaster through the eyes of fictional Barry, a young boy in New Orleans. When his family's evacuation plans are thwarted by his sister's sudden illness, they are forced to weather the storm at home. The narrative intensifies as the levees break, sweeping Barry away from his family into the dangerous floodwaters. This chapter book, part of the popular "I Survived" series, offers a fast-paced, suspenseful account of survival, resilience, and the power of hope amidst unimaginable peril. It's ideal for children aged 6-9 who are drawn to adventure and historical events.

The horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century.Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm.At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry's world is literally torn apart. He's swept away by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century -- alone?