I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015 · Est. 1.5 hour read

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011

Written by Lauren Tarshis · Illustrated by Scott Dawson

Book #12 in the I Survived series

A young boy survives a devastating tornado that destroys his city and must come to terms with the trauma he experienced

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112 pages· 11,712 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Eleven-year-old Dexter seizes the chance to chase tornadoes with TV host Dr. Norman Rays. But when a tornado shifts toward Joplin, Dexter's thrill turns to terror. Can he survive nature's fury and have a story to share with his Navy SEAL brother? As the storm looms, Dexter faces a life-altering challenge, caught in the heart of one of America's deadliest tornadoes. Will his bravery withstand the ultimate test?

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A destructive force is about to hit the city of Joplin…Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and his older brother, Jeremy, watched every night until Jeremy joined the U.S. Navy SEALs and left Joplin. Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this one isn’t heading toward Joplin, and wouldn’t it be great to have a brave and exciting story of his own to tell Jeremy when he comes home? But when the tornado shifts direction, Dexter’s bravery is about to get seriously tested…

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
11,712
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about tornadoBooks about 21st centuryBooks about survival storiesBooks about natural disasters
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~Q
Scholastic level
R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
175912
Publication
Published
August 25, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545658485

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