Hurricane Song

Hurricane Song

$8.99

SKU: 9780142414187

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When Miles’s mother remarries, Miles decides to move to New Orleans to be with his father. But he and his father are very different—Miles’s dad lives for jazz, while Miles’s first love is football. Then Hurricane Katrina hits, and the two must seek refuge in the Superdome. What would normally be a dream come true for a football fan, this safe haven turns into a nightmare when the power fails and gangs take over. And when his father decides to rebel, Miles must make a choice that will alter their relationship—and their lives—forever.”This powerful tale is a quick but indelible read.” –-Kliatt, starred review

“A riveting and readable exploration of the effects of race in today’s world.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Volponi pulls no punches in his visceral depiction of the horrors that New Orleans’ black residents experienced.” —BooklistPaul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black & White. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City.US

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Dimensions 0.4300 × 5.5000 × 8.2500 in
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teen fiction books, natural disaster books, Hurricane Katrina, teen books for girls ages 11-14, historical fiction for teens, tween books for girls ages 11-14, teen boy books, books for 12 year old boys, jazz music, books for 7th grade boys, books for 12 year old girls, books for 14 year old boys, books for 13 year old boys, books for 14 year old girls, books for 13 year old girls, racism, New Orleans, books for teens, ya books, YAF032000, hurricanes, sons, YAF029000, survival, jazz, tragedy, fathers, diversity, african american