Maddy and the Monstrous Storm

Written by Julie Gilbert · Illustrated by Wendy Tan

Book #24 in the Girls Survive series

A blizzard traps students in a schoolhouse. Escape or freeze—what will they choose?

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103 pages· 13,425 words· Est. 2 hour read· 560L

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Bookroo's summary

Maddy Rollag, struggling with life on a Dakota farm, faces a deadly blizzard that traps her and her classmates in their schoolhouse. With freezing temperatures inside and a treacherous storm outside, Maddy must find the courage to lead them to safety. Will they risk the storm or stay and freeze? As the blizzard rages, survival becomes a test of bravery and resilience. Can Maddy rise to the challenge and guide her friends to safety, or will the storm claim them all? Discover the gripping tale of courage in the face of nature's fury.

From the publisher

Thirteen-year-old Maddy Rollag finds it hard to adjust to life on her aunt and uncle’s farm in Dakota Territory. Her schoolmates think she’s spoiled, and Aunt Marta makes it clear that Maddy is not fit for farm life. Maddy desperately misses her father and life back home in St. Paul, Minnesota. But on January 12, 1888, everything changes. A blizzard traps Maddy and her classmates inside their schoolhouse. If they stay in the schoolhouse, they’ll freeze, but the risk of trying to escape and getting lost in the blizzard is equally dangerous. Will Maddy and her schoolmates survive? This Girls Survive story is supported by a glossary, discussion questions, and nonfiction material on the Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888, making it a valuable resource for young readers.

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