Zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick books

Zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick ya this is a quick read about hurricane katrina that middle school and high school students, both boys and girls, would enjoy. Dantz, chris jordan and with coauthor lynn harnett. A story of katrina by rodman philbrick 20150728 rodman philbrick on. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick. Zane dupree is a charismatic 12yearold boy of mixed race visiting a relative in new orleans when hurricane katrina hits. Feb 15, 2015 texas bluebonnet award interview with rodman philbrick, author of zane and the hurricane. Books authored by rodman philbrick and including books written as w. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Feb 16, 2016 book talk about hurricane katrina and one boys survival. Zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick books on. Unexpectedly separated from all family, zane and his dog newbery honor author rodman philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12yearold boy and his dog who become trapped in new orleans during the horrors of hurricane katrina. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read zane and the hurricane. Out of desperation to find food, water, medicine, and sanitary conditions, some people like malvina, zane, and tru in zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick decided to walk over the bridges and cross the mississippi river into areas that seemed safer. Zane dupree is a charismatic 12yearold boy of mixed race visiting a relative in. It is about a 12yearold boy named zane, who, by terrible coincidence, ends. Zane and the hurricane ebook written by rodman philbrick. Zane travels to new orleans to meet his newly found greatgrandmother. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Zane and the hurricane kindle edition by philbrick. Zane dupree is a charismatic 12yearold boy of mixed race.

Zane dupree is a new hampshire boy who happens to be visiting a longlost relative in new orleans when. Philbrick started writing short stories in the 6th grade, but never told anyone in school that he was a writer because it didnt seem like something that would make him popular. Dantz, chris jordan and with coauthor lynn harnett book list if you want to read or purchase any of following titles, check first with your library or bookstore. A story of katrina, author rodman philbrick follows his successful formula of placing an appealingly real young character in the midst of momentous events. Zane and the hurricane is a 2014 middle grade novel by rodman philbrick. Most of rodman philbricks new middlegrade novel, zane and the hurricane, is set in a battered green canoe floating on the oily sea that covered new orleans in the aftermath of hurricane.

To say that zane has bad timing is the understatement of the century. Though the book is a work of fiction, philbrick tells readers that, everything that happens to the characters in zane and the hurricane reflects real events and situations that affected real people in the days during and after hurricane katrina and the flooding of new orleans. Zane is biracial and knows nothing about his late fa. Rodman philbrick born 1951 is an american writer of novels for adults and children. While the story is fastpaced and full of peril, its also packed with local culture, from music and jazz funerals to complex racial history. He was born in boston, massachusetts, and currently lives in maine and florida. See all books authored by rodman philbrick, including freak the mighty, and mostly true adventures of homer p.

We used zane and the hurricane as a part of a disaster themed reading unit. Unexpectedly separated from all family, zane and his dog experience the. Mar 01, 2014 newbery honor author rodman philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12yearold boy and his dog who become trapped in new orleans during the horrors of hurricane katrina. Rodman philbrick books list of books by author rodman. Review of zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.

Book summary newbery honor author rodman philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12yearold boy and his dog who become trapped in new orleans during the horrors of hurricane katrina. Unexpectedly separated from all family, zane and his dog experience the terror of katrinas wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick paperback. His latest, measure of darkness, is available in paperback, ebook, and kindle editions from mira books. Zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick booksamillion. Dec 22, 2015 newbery honor author rodman philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12yearold boy and his dog who become trapped in new orleans during the horrors of hurricane katrina.

Zane and the hurricane is a brilliant piece of writing by rodman philbrick, full of imagery, figurative language, dialect, and many other components of quality literature. Feb 16, 2014 most of rodman philbricks new middlegrade novel, zane and the hurricane, is set in a battered green canoe floating on the oily sea that covered new orleans in the aftermath of hurricane. It is about a 12yearold boy named zane, who, by terrible coincidence, ends up in new orleans just in time for hurricane katrina. His new novel, zane and the hurricane, a story of katrina will be published in march 2014. Zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick paperback book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading zane and the hurricane. An appropriately serious and occasionally gruesome tale of surviving hurricane katina, buoyed by large doses of hope and humor. Zane and the hurricane kindle edition by philbrick, rodman. A story of katrina 9780545342384 by philbrick, rodman and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I find the book okay, because i thought that zanes father and malvinas mother made the book a lot sadder, which i didnt like.

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Zane and the hurricane by rodman philbrick scholastic. Newbery honor author rodman philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12yearold boy. Zane and the hurricane, by rodman philbrick the new. Rodman philbrick was raised in new england he was born in boston in 1951 and grew up in a small town on the coast of new hampshire, where his grandmother rented out cottages to summer visitors. Twelveyearold zane dupree, a new hampshire native, is on his first visit to his newly discovered grammy in new orleans when hurricane katrina forces them to evacuate. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Feb 25, 2014 newbery honor author rodman philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12yearold boy and his dog who become trapped in new orleans during the horrors of hurricane katrina. Featured books by rodman philbrick reading rockets.