{"product_id":"zane-and-the-hurricane-a-story-of-katrina-9780545342391","title":"Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina","description":"Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eZane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Facing death, they are rescued from an attic air vent by a kind, elderly musician and a scrappy young girl--both African American. The chaos that ensues as storm water drowns the city, shelter and food vanish, and police contribute to a dangerous, frightening atmosphere, creates a page-turning tale that completely engrosses the reader. Based on the facts of the worst hurricane disaster in U.S. history, Philbrick includes the lawlessness and lack of government support during the disaster as well as the generosity and courage of those who risked their lives and safety to help others. Here is an unforgettable novel of heroism in the face of truly challenging circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNewbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick has written more than a dozen novels for young readers. In 1993, he published his first children's book, \u003ci\u003eFreak the Mighty\u003c\/i\u003e, which became an instant classic, and was made into a feature film. \u003ci\u003eThe Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg\u003c\/i\u003e was a 2010 Newbery Honor Book. Philbrick's other acclaimed novels include \u003ci\u003eMax the Mighty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Young Man and the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Book in the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eZane and the Hurricane\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWildfire\u003c\/i\u003e. Philbrick divides his time between Maine and the Florida Keys. You can learn more about him on his website: rodmanphilbrick.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Sky Press (AZ)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612850688274,"sku":"9780545342391","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9bc82391-e16d-43e0-865a-abac3d744071.jpg?v=1732378836","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zane-and-the-hurricane-a-story-of-katrina-9780545342391","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}