ICCA #3

I Survived #3: I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 by Lauren Tarshis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I can see why boys like this series--action packed on every page! Plus, the book is a fast read, at only 95 pages.

The main character's name is Barry, and his family gets stuck in New Orleans after trying to evacuate but being stuck in miles of traffic with a sick toddler, Barry's younger sister Cleo. They move to the attic, then on to the roof. While on the roof, Barry gets swept away. This story is about his time being trapped in the flood away from his family.

It was hard for me to read this book because I went to New Orleans about a month after the hurricane. I saw the destruction and talked with people who were there. While this story is entertaining, its not very believable. Things were much, much worse--especially in the 9th ward. Too many coincidences for me, but I see why elementary boys like it.

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