Overview
The extreme drought and perilous storms of the Dust Bowl forced over 2.5 million people across the Great Plains to flee their homes. But for those who stayed behind, the relentless dust became a part of everyday life. Lauren Tarshis's action-packed story of one boy who braved the dust storms will have readers glued to the page. The biggest dust storm in U.S. history... When a drought turns the farmland of the Texas Panhandle into a dry wasteland, eleven-year-old Ray's world begins to crumble. Fierce dust storms blacken the sky and destroy everything in their path. Ray and his best friend, Dolly, do their chores and go to school. But there's nothing they can do to save their struggling town or the thousands of people who are sick from the filthy air. Then Ray learns a family secret. He sets out to help his parents . . . and ends up caught in the most vicious dust storm of them all. Will Ray make it through? Will he ever see his parents again? New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of how one boy perseveres and finds hope in a time of desolation and destruction. Includes a section of nonfiction back matter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
Full Product Details
Author: Lauren Tarshis
Publisher: Scholastic US
Imprint: Scholastic US
Dimensions:
Width: 13.20cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 19.10cm
Weight: 0.113kg
ISBN: 9781338891829
ISBN 10: 1338891820
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 07 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Praise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: ""Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero."" -- Booklist Praise for I Survived the American Revolution, 1776: ""Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative."" -- School Library Journal Praise for I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79: ""Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect."" -- Booklist Praise for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863: ""Informative and breathlessly paced."" -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001: ""[Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and longterm -- while ending on an upward beat."" -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: ""A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers."" -- School Library Journal Praise for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: ""The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages."" -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.
