Earthquake: San Francisco, 1906
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014 · Est. 5.5 hour read

Earthquake: San Francisco, 1906

Written by Kathleen Duey and 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.

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160 pages· 49,155 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· 710L
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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
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
18763
Publication
Published
July 22, 2014
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481400800
LCCN
97-3578

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