Blizzard!
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000 · Est. 3 hour read

Blizzard!

Written by Jim Murphy

Survivors recount the crippling 1888 blizzard that paralyzed New York City.

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136 pages· 25,085 words· Est. 3 hour read· 1080L
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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.

Awards

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2001)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
136
Words
25,085
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1080L
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590673099
LCCN
99024894
OCLC
41108574

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