A poignant coming-of-age novel set during the Galveston Storm of 1900 "I looked south toward the gulf, trying to keep an eye on the stalking sea. Wild waves rose up like a great hand and wrenched loose the Pagoda's long staircase, sending planks tumbling through the air. With horror I watched the end of one twin building sway and dip into the surf." "" "I yelled at Josiah, but my words disappeared on the wind. I grabbed his arm, pointed, and we stood together, shoulder to shoulder, mouths gaping, watching the impossible." " ...
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A poignant coming-of-age novel set during the Galveston Storm of 1900 "I looked south toward the gulf, trying to keep an eye on the stalking sea. Wild waves rose up like a great hand and wrenched loose the Pagoda's long staircase, sending planks tumbling through the air. With horror I watched the end of one twin building sway and dip into the surf." "" "I yelled at Josiah, but my words disappeared on the wind. I grabbed his arm, pointed, and we stood together, shoulder to shoulder, mouths gaping, watching the impossible." "" "Like a wounded Goliath, the great bathhouse shuddered, folded in on its long legs, and collapsed into the sea. " "" "Galveston, Texas, may be the booming city of the twentieth century, but to Seth it is the end of a dream. He wants to be a carpenter like his father, but the family has moved so Seth can become a doctor." Just as things begin to look up for Seth, a storm warning is raised one sweltering afternoon. A north wind always brings change, but no one could have imagined anything like this. The acclaimed author of "The Truth About Sparrows" has crafted an unforgettable story set during the Galveston Storm of 1900. "Dark Water Rising" is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
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Acceptable. ATTN: EX-LIBRARY COPY>>>> Former Library book. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Very Good, Very Good. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 233 p. Audience: Children/juvenile. Very clean, unmarked book in beautiful shape.
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