I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011

This installment of the bestselling 'I Survived' series plunges readers into the harrowing events of the 2011 Joplin Tornado through the eyes of 11-year-old Dexter. Initially fascinated by storms, Dexter finds himself in a life-or-death situation when a massive tornado unexpectedly strikes his hometown. The story explores themes of courage, resilience, and the bond between brothers, as Dexter navigates the chaos and destruction. It's a gripping, fast-paced narrative that combines historical facts with a compelling personal story, making a real-world disaster accessible and engaging for young readers.

Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and his older brother, Jeremy, watched every night until Jeremy joined the U.S. Navy SEALs and left Joplin. Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this one isn't heading toward Joplin, and wouldn't it be great to have a brave and exciting story of his own to tell Jeremy when he comes home? But when the tornado shifts direction, Dexter's bravery is about to get seriously tested...