The Best Blizzards Books for Kids

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Snow Day: A Graphic Novel

By Aron Nels Steinke · Mr. Wolf's Class series

A group of students and their teacher are stranded at school during a blizzard.

176 pages· 5,785 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.5/5 Goodreads · 605 ratings

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Summary: As a blizzard approaches Hazelwood Elementary, excitement fills the air. But for Abdi, worry overshadows the snow day thrill as his brother undergoes surgery. When Abdi and his friend Henry miss the bus, they embark on an unexpected journey with their teacher, Mr. Wolf. Will this snowy adventure help Abdi find comfort amidst his concerns?

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$1139

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2014

Supertruck

By Stephen Savage

A mysterious hero emerges during a city snowstorm, then vanishes. Why?

Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor (2016)

34 pages· 109 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,358 ratings

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Summary: A colossal snowstorm paralyzes the city, and only a mysterious hero can save the day. But who is this enigmatic figure, and why does he vanish after completing his mission? Discover the secrets of a little truck with a big job in this thrilling snowy adventure. As the city struggles, the stakes rise, and the mystery deepens. Will the hero's identity be revealed, or will the city be left wondering? Dive into this captivating tale where courage and mystery collide, and nothing is as it seems.

I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

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$474

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

By Lauren Tarshis · Book #16 in the I Survived series

A city boy faces a deadly blizzard on the prairie. Can he survive?

144 pages· 11,197 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,406 ratings

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Summary: Eleven-year-old John Hale, a city boy thrust into the harsh Dakota prairie, confronts the terrifying Children's Blizzard of 1888. As the storm unleashes its fury, burying the land in snow, John must summon all his courage to navigate the blinding white chaos. With the wind howling like a relentless beast, he battles to find his way home. Will his inner strength be enough to survive one of history's deadliest storms? Discover the gripping tale of survival against nature's wrath.

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$759

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Peril at Granite Peak

By Franklin W. Dixon · Hardy Boys Adventures series

Stranded by a blizzard, two brothers face deadly sabotage at a ski lodge.

147 pages· 30,641 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 473 ratings

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Summary: Frank and Joe Hardy's winter break at Granite Peak Lodge turns perilous when a blizzard traps them with other guests. As mysterious accidents escalate—locked-out vacationers, power outages, and buried employees—the brothers must unravel the sabotage threatening the resort. Is the saboteur among them? With danger mounting, the Hardys race against time to uncover the truth before disaster strikes.

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$1697

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2022

Two Truths and a Lie

By April Henry

Teens trapped in a motel must uncover a killer among them before it's too late.

275 pages· 54,911 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.4/5 Goodreads · 4,345 ratings

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Summary: Nell, an aspiring actress with self-doubt, finds herself stranded in a creepy motel during a blizzard with her theater troupe. When a game of Two Truths and a Lie reveals a chilling confession, the night spirals into terror. As guests vanish, Nell must navigate a web of deceit and danger, realizing a murderer lurks among them. Can she uncover the truth before becoming the next victim? In a place where everyone is performing, the stakes are life and death.

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$858

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995

The Snow Walker

By Charles M. Wetterer, Margaret K. Wetterer, Mary O'Keefe Young (Illustrator) · On My Own History series

A boy braves a historic blizzard to help his neighbors.

48 pages· 2,250 words· Est. 19 min read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings

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Summary: In March 1888, twelve-year-old Milton faces a record-breaking blizzard in the Bronx. As the city shuts down, Milton crafts makeshift snowshoes and ventures into the storm. His mission? To secure milk for his family. But soon, he becomes the neighborhood's lifeline, delivering supplies to those trapped by snow. Will his courage and ingenuity be enough to overcome nature's fury? Discover how one boy's bravery turns him into a local hero during one of history's most infamous storms. Experience a thrilling adventure and a touching slice of old New York life.

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Board Book · Ages 0–12 · 2007

Super Storms

By Seymour Simon

Discover the fierce power behind nature's most violent storms.

32 pages· 666 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

3.8/5 Goodreads · 84 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the world of storms, where nature unleashes its fury through lightning and blizzards. Discover the secrets behind these powerful weather phenomena and their impact on our world. What mysteries lie within the eye of the storm?

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$3251

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2014

Biggest, Baddest Book of Storms

By Mary Elizabeth Salzmann · Book #2 in the Biggest, Baddest Books series

Discover the secrets behind nature's fiercest storms.

24 pages· 1,259 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

3.5/5 Goodreads · 6 ratings

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Summary: Embark on a thrilling journey through the world's most powerful storms. Uncover the mysteries of twisters, cyclones, and blizzards. What fuels these natural phenomena, and how do they form? Dive into the science behind the chaos and explore the forces that shape our weather. Brace yourself for an electrifying adventure that reveals the hidden power of nature's fury.

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$2279

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Balto

By Emma Carlson Berne, Francesca Rosa (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Animals to the Rescue series

A sled dog races against time to save a town from a deadly epidemic.

96 pages· 7,587 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 60 ratings

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Summary: In 1925, Nome, Alaska faces a deadly epidemic threatening its children. The town's only hope lies in a perilous 650-mile journey through snow-covered trails. Balto, a determined sled dog, must overcome impossible odds to deliver life-saving medicine. Will he succeed in this race against time? This gripping tale of courage and heroism will captivate readers with its dramatic storytelling and vivid illustrations, bringing to life the incredible true story of an animal hero who defied the elements to save the day. Discover the thrilling adventure that made Balto a legend.

I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910

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$574

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910

By Lauren Tarshis · Book #22 in the I Survived series

Days of blizzard strand two trains high in the Cascade Mountains, and then the snow above them lets go.

144 pages· 14,364 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,788 ratings

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Summary: In 1910, a deadly avalanche traps two trains in the Cascade Mountains. As snow piles up, passengers face a harrowing choice: brave the storm or wait it out. For six days, hope dwindles until a lightning storm unleashes a deadly wave of snow. Amidst the chaos, one girl emerges from the disaster, forever changed. Can she survive the frozen nightmare and find hope in the aftermath? Discover her gripping journey of survival and resilience in the face of nature's fury.

The Best Blizzards Books for Kids

Our 10 Favorite Books About Blizzards

Snow Day: A Graphic Novel

Supertruck

I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

Peril at Granite Peak

Two Truths and a Lie

The Snow Walker

Super Storms

Biggest, Baddest Book of Storms

Balto

I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910

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