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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000 · Est. 3 hour read
Blizzard!
By Jim Murphy
Survivors recount the crippling 1888 blizzard that paralyzed New York City.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,503 ratings
136 pages· 25,085 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Experience the harrowing tale of the 1888 blizzard that paralyzed New York City. Through survivors' accounts and period photos, discover the fierce winds and blinding snow that turned the city into a frozen wasteland. What was it like to endure such a storm, and how did the city recover? This gripping narrative weaves together fact, science, and personal testimony to reveal the true impact of nature's fury. Will the city rise from the icy grip, or will it remain frozen in time?
From the publisher
Newbery Honor Book author Jim Murphy orchestrates with fact, science, technology, and sociology the testimony of survivors and victims to tell the harrowing story of the phenomenal blizzard that crippled New York City in March, 1888.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 136
- Words
- 25,085
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1080L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.6
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 45116
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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