About This Book
Ting and the Deadly Waters is a compelling graphic novel that brings a significant historical event, the 1931 Yangtze River flood in China, to life for young readers. After nine typhoons cause the dams to break, 12-year-old Ting wakes to a flooded home and her parents missing. She bravely takes charge, guiding her younger brother and other survivors through treacherous waters and past greedy characters, all while hoping to be reunited with her family. Part of the 'Girls Survive Graphic Novels' series, this book offers an engaging blend of historical context, survival adventure, and themes of resilience and leadership.
"After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It's up to her to lead her younger brother and others to safety, battling high waters and greedy characters along the way. Will the children survive to be reunited with their parents? Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novels series, Ting and the Deadly Waters brings a defining historical event to life in a compelling way"--
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Discussion Prompts
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How did Ting show bravery and leadership in a scary situation?
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What challenges did Ting and the other children face, and how did they overcome them?
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What does this story teach us about natural disasters and how communities respond?
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How do you think Ting's younger brother felt, and how did Ting help him?
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What would you do if you were in Ting's situation?
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Why do you think the author chose to tell this historical story as a graphic novel?
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