Hurricane Katrina Rescue
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018 · Est. 2 hour read

Hurricane Katrina Rescue

Written by Kate Messner · Illustrated by Kelley McMorris

Book #8 in the Ranger in Time series

In the midst of Hurricane Katrina, a young girl named Clare and her dog Ranger navigate the dangers of the storm and its aftermath to find Clare's grandmother and father, who have been separated from them.

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160 pages· 14,524 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Ranger, a time-traveling golden retriever, lands in New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina looms. He meets Clare, desperate to find her grandmother. As the storm intensifies, they face rising floodwaters and separation. With Clare's father missing and the levees breaking, can Ranger guide Clare through the perilous streets to reunite her family? The stakes are high as they navigate the treacherous aftermath of the storm. Will Ranger's skills be enough to ensure their safety?

From the publisher

Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, sets out to help a family in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina!Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, arrives in New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina approaches and residents start to evacuate the city. Ranger meets Clare Porter, who is searching for her grandmother. Once Ranger helps Clare find Nana, he takes shelter with them at their home in the Lower Ninth Ward, and they wait for Clare’s father to return from the gas station. But there’s no sign of him as hours pass and the weather gets worse. The wind picks up and rain pours down. And when the levees break, floodwaters dangerously rise, and Clare and Nana are separated. Can Ranger help Clare navigate the flooded streets to safety and back to her family?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
14,524
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about historyBooks about familyBooks about natural disastersBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
197425
Publication
Published
June 26, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338133950

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