Hurricane is the gripping story of a natural disaster and the thirteen year-old Kingston boy who lives to tell the tale. Holed up in their home, Joe Brown, his sister Mary and their parents wait for the eye of the hurricane to pass over them. Outside, a terrifying wind turns trees to splinters, darkness swallows the land and torrential rains lash the roof. Inside it is warm, dry, a home. A family huddled together for survival. But the storm hasn't passed yet, and all Joe and his family can do is worry, and wait, and hope. ...
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Hurricane is the gripping story of a natural disaster and the thirteen year-old Kingston boy who lives to tell the tale. Holed up in their home, Joe Brown, his sister Mary and their parents wait for the eye of the hurricane to pass over them. Outside, a terrifying wind turns trees to splinters, darkness swallows the land and torrential rains lash the roof. Inside it is warm, dry, a home. A family huddled together for survival. But the storm hasn't passed yet, and all Joe and his family can do is worry, and wait, and hope. Praise for the original 1960s edition: "Strongly recommended." The School Librarian Hurricane was awarded the German Children's Book Prize 1967.
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Poor. Moderate wear to covers, with light grubbiness and some mild bending. Edges have been taped, but tape is beginning to peel. Minor tanning/foxing to pages, but content is clear and legible throughout. Inscriptions inside front and rear covers. 96 p. Oxford Children's Paperbacks . 1ill. Intended for a juvenile audience.
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Papas, William. Reading Copy in dw jacket. Ex-library. Maroon boards with silver lettering on spine. Dustwrapper worn and chipped with old tape on the reverse. Labels removed from prelims. Contents good.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Audiobook. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Audiobook. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
