Book Series · 3 Books

Disaster Strikes Books

In order from Earthquake Shock to Volcano Blast.

The Disaster Strikes series is a set of 3 chapter books by Marlane Kennedy, published between 2014 and 2015. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 130 pages.

Earthquake Shock
Blizzard Night
Volcano Blast
Earthquake Shock
Blizzard Night
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Earthquake Shock
Sale price
$474
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Earthquake Shock

By Marlane Kennedy, Erwin Madrid (Illustrator)

A quake splits friends; survival demands courage and unity.

128 pages· 10,551 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: Joey Flores and his friends face a shattered world when an earthquake devastates their California neighborhood. Separated by a collapsed overpass, Joey and Fiona must reunite with Kevin and Dylan. As aftershocks threaten, they navigate a fractured landscape, testing their resilience and friendship. Can they find a way home before the earth swallows them whole?
In reading order

Disaster Strikes Series

3 books · Published 2014–2015

#1
Earthquake Shock
#1 in Series
Sale price
$474

Earthquake Shock

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

A quake splits friends; survival demands courage and unity.

#3
Blizzard Night
#3 in Series
Sale price
$474

Blizzard Night

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Stranded in a snowstorm, three kids must survive the wilderness.

#4
Volcano Blast
#4 in Series
Sale price
$474

Volcano Blast

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

A dormant volcano erupts, trapping three kids in a fight for survival.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Disaster Strikes series?

There are 3 books in the Disaster Strikes series. It began with Earthquake Shock in 2014, and the newest book, Volcano Blast, was published in 2015.

What order should you read the Disaster Strikes books in?

Start with Earthquake Shock and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Disaster Strikes books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Disaster Strikes book is the longest?

Earthquake Shock (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 10,551 words (128 pages).

Which Disaster Strikes book is the shortest?

Blizzard Night (Book #3) is the shortest at 10,262 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Disaster Strikes to life.

01

Marlane Kennedy

Author
02

Erwin Madrid

Illustrator

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