Sobreviví El Huracán Katrina, 2005

Written by Lauren Tarshis · Illustrated by Scott Dawson

Book #3 in the Sobreviví series

A boy battles the chaos of Hurricane Katrina, separated from his family. Can he survive alone?

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112 pages· 11,257 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· ~620L

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Barry's family plans to flee New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina strikes, but his sister's sudden illness forces them to stay. As the storm rages, the levees break, and Barry is swept away by the floodwaters, separated from his loved ones. Alone in a devastated city, he must navigate the chaos and find a way to survive. Will he reunite with his family, or will the storm of the century claim him? This gripping tale of resilience and hope explores the power of nature and the strength of the human spirit.

From the publisher

The horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century.La familia de Barry trata de evacuarse antes que el huracan Katrina azote su hogar en Nueva Orleans, pero la hermanita de Barry se enferma y tienen que quedarse a esperar que pase la tormenta.Al principio, Katrina no parece tan terrible como dijo el pronostico, pero durante la noche los diques se rompen y el mundo de Barry se ve literalmente destrozado. La inundacion lo arrastra lejos de su familia. ¿Podra sobrevivir a la tormenta del siglo… solo?Barry’s family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry’s little sister gets terribly sick, they’re forced to stay home and wait out the storm.At first, Katrina doesn’t seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry’s world is literally torn apart. He’s swept away by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century – alone?

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