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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014 · Est. 5.5 hour read
Earthquake: San Francisco, 1906
By Kathleen Duey, Karen A. Bale
Book #2 in the Survivors series
On the morning of April 18, 1906, the lives of a hotel maid, a rancher's daughter, and a con man converge as the San Francisco earthquake shatters the city and their illusions.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings
160 pages· 49,155 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1906 San Francisco, Brendan dreams of a better life while delivering pastries. Li Dai Yue flees an arranged marriage. When a devastating earthquake strikes, these unlikely allies must navigate a city in ruins. Can they overcome their differences and the chaos of crumbling buildings, fire, and looting to survive?
From the publisher
San Francisco– April 18, 1906 Brendan O’Connor is delivering pastries to the bustling businesses and elegant hotels of San Francisco, dreaming that someday he will be a part of that life. Li Dai Yue is running from the isolated seciruty of Chinatown, distraught over the marriage her uncle has arranged for her. Chance throws them together on the day of the San Francisco earthquake. Can two strangers from such different worlds work together to survive the terror of crumbling buildings, fire, looting, and chaos?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 49,155
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 710L
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