Ting and the Deadly Waters

Written by Ailynn Collins · Illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli

Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novels series

A girl must lead her brother to safety through a devastating flood.

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43 pages· 1,781 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud· GN490L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1931 China, twelve-year-old Ting faces a devastating flood after the Yangtze River's dams break. With her parents missing, she must lead her brother and others to safety. As they navigate treacherous waters and confront greedy adversaries, Ting's courage is tested. Can she keep her family together amidst the chaos and destruction? Discover the gripping journey of survival and hope in a world turned upside down.

From the publisher

After a summer of nine typhoons in 1931, the dams on the Yangtze River in China broke, completely flooding nearby towns and farms. Twelve-year-old Ting wakes up to a house full of water and her parents nowhere to be found. It’s up to her to lead her younger brother and others to safety, battling high waters and greedy characters along the way. Will the children survive to be reunited with their parents? Part of the Girls Survive Graphic Novels series, Ting and the Deadly Waters brings a defining historical event to life.

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