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Storm Blown (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue)
by Nick Courage"Beautiful, vivid writing and a power-packed plot . . . I truly loved it." --Lauren Tarshis, bestselling author of the I SURVIVED seriesA major hurricane is raging across the southern United States, and two unsuspecting kids are about to have the adventure of a lifetime! Perfect for kids who love high-stakes plots and natural disaster movies, and anyone interested in extreme weather!A little rain and wind don't worry Alejo--they're just part of life at the beach. As his padrino says, as long as there are birds in the waves, it's safe. When people start evacuating, though, Alejo realizes things might be worse than he thought. And they are. A hurricane is headed straight for Puerto Rico.Emily's brother, Elliot, has been really sick. He can't go outside their New Orleans home, so Emily decides to have an adventure for him. She's on a secret mission to the tiny island Elliot loves. She's not expecting to meet up with an injured goose or a shy turtle. And nothing has prepared her for Megastorm Valerie. Soon Alejo and Emily will be in Valerie's deadly path. Who will survive?
The Storm Book
by Charlotte ZolotowIt is a day in the country, and everything is hot and still. Then the hazy sky begins to shift. Something is astir, something soundless.
Storm Boy
by Colin ThieleStorm boy and his father live alone in a humpy among the sandhills between the Southern Ocean and the Coorong - a lonely, narrow waterway that runs parallel to a long stretch of the South Australian coast. Among the teeming birdlife of the Coorong, Storm Boy finds an injured young pelican whose life he saves. From then on, Storm boy and Mr Percival, the pelican become inseparable friends and spend their days exploring the wave-beaten shore and the drifting sandhills. Mr Percival learns to help Storm Boy's father with his fishing and warn the other birdlife whenever poachers are coming, but his part in rescuing a shipwrecked crew leads to great changes in Storm Boy's life.
A Storm Called Katrina
by Myron UhlbergWhen Hurricane Katrina hits, Louis' dad leads the family into an unfamiliar, watery world of floating debris, lurking critters, and desperate neighbors. When Daddy fails to return from a scouting mission within the SuperDome, Louis knows he is no longer a baby. It's up to him to find Daddy--with the help of his prized cornet. Picture descriptions added.
Storm Catchers
by Tim BowlerFilled with guilt over his younger sister's kidnapping, teenaged Fin tries to rescue her and in the process learns about a dark family secret.
Storm Chaser
by Mary Kay MorelEmily is excited to chase storms with her father, a meteorologist. When they finally find a tornado to study, though, they get stuck in its path! Emily must think fast and remember all the tornado safety tips she learned. Will she and her dad be able to safely ride out the storm?
Storm Chaser
by Chris PlattFor thirteen-year-old Jessie, living with her family on the dusty Wild Hawk Ranch in Nevada can be a bit lonely. Her friend Marybeth lives a few miles away, but she's two years younger than Jessie and she can sometimes be a pest. But Jessie loves the horses her father and brother break in each summer to sell to local ranchers and rodeo competitors. This year, she is determined to help train the horses, especially when she lays eyes on the wild, paint filly she names Storm Chaser. When Jessie's father tells her she is still too young to help with the horses, she deliberately disobeys him by working with the filly behind his back. Then a fire destroys the barn and Jessie's family reluctantly turns their ranch into a vacation dude ranch to earn much-needed money. But Jessie is wary of Ariel, a rude and spoiled city girl who always expects to get her way. When Ariel announces she wants to buy Storm Chaser, Jessie's already fragile world begins to crack. What can she do to keep her beloved paint from being sold?
Storm Chaser
by Chris PlattThe moment Jessica lays eyes on the wild black-and-white paint filly, she knows it was meant to beJessica&’s life at Wild Hawk Ranch is happy, if a bit quiet. But everything changes when her father and brother drive the latest herd of wild young quarter horses into the pen at the family ranch. There, she spots the most beautiful black-and-while paint filly she&’s ever seen. She just knows . . . this is the year, and that is the horse. Her moment has come—she&’ll finally get to join her father and brother in the family business of breaking wild horses, if only she can convince her father she is old enough.But after a difficult turn, the family has no option but to keep the ranch afloat by turning it into a dude ranch for vacationing city folk. At first, Jess is thrilled by the idea. It will be fun to have new people around—and maybe the extra work will convince her father to give her Storm Chaser, the beautiful paint. But things get complicated when the guests begin arriving. Will Jess be able to salvage her old, happy life and save Storm Chaser from an uncertain future?
Storm Chaser
by Sheila RanceSilk whispers. Clouds gather. A storm is coming. Many years ago, a storm brought Maia to the cliffs. Now she is Sun Catcher in the land of Khandar, but when her father, Tareth, needs silk, Maia must go back to the clifftops she once fled. Danger awaits her every step of the way: assassins, thought-stealers, the Marsh Lord - all greedy for her power. And Razek, who deserted his people to follow her, must pay a high price as he tries to bend wind and rain to his will - and chase away the storms.Film rights to the trilogy have now been optioned.
Storm Chaser
by Sheila RanceSilk whispers. Clouds gather. A storm is coming. Many years ago, a storm brought Maia to the cliffs. Now she is Sun Catcher in the land of Khandar, but when her father, Tareth, needs silk, Maia must go back to the clifftops she once fled. Danger awaits her every step of the way: assassins, thought-stealers, the Marsh Lord - all greedy for her power. And Razek, who deserted his people to follow her, must pay a high price as he tries to bend wind and rain to his will - and chase away the storms.Film rights to the trilogy have now been optioned.
Storm Chaser (Cool Science Careers)
by Ann HeinrichsA group of storm chasers along the highway are filming a tornado as it rips its way across the landscape. Some storm chasers are ordinary people looking for a thrill, but many are meteorologists working to find out more about dangerous weather.
Storm Chasers (Reading Street)
by Scott ForesmanExplain character motives, central themes and specific events within a text, Comprehend the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues, Break down poems by verses, Identify different types of literature, such as prose, poetry and drama, Use introductions and conclusions in writing, Cite sources in writing if necessary, Prepare and present oral presentations.
Storm Chasers: On the Trail of Deadly Tornadoes
by Matt WhiteExamines what a storm chaser is and how they track, observe, and document deadly weather, especially tornadoes, and discusses how severe weather develops and safety precautions to take in such storms.
Storm Chasing Challenges
by Scott ForesmanRead several types of literature, including poetry, drama and prose, Use direct text examples to support ideas about the reading, Recognize themes within a story, Develop an individual writing style, Include correct punctuation, capitalization and grammar in writing, Conduct course-related research using the text and outside sources, Adapt writing style to speak to a specific audience.
Storm Child
by null Ele FountainAn exciting, thought-provoking novel about globalization, climate change and finding your place in a changing worldMaya lives in a remote house on the cost, spending her time hanging out with her friends and surfing, while her mother bakes for the local café and her father works as a fisherman. They lead a simple life and though they often struggle to get by financially they are happy and secure. But Maya&’s world is about to be upended. When her dad's fishing boat sinks in a ferocious storm and he ends up in hospital fighting for his life the famiy lose their only means of earning money and life takes on a perilous turn. Desperate for a change Maya's parents make the decision to start over by moving to an island in the Pacific – a place they are sure is paradise.Life in their new home starts to take on an order and while Maya misses her friends she finds a new companion in a girl who lives close by. Maya&’s parents, however, seem to be unable to make a true commitment to their new life and it takes Maya to point out the obvious – that the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence and making a change doesn't always make a difference.As Maya begins to realise that paradise is not always what it seems, can she bring her family back home again?
Storm Clouds: Book 6 (Dolphin Island #6)
by Jenny OldfieldA family marooned on an island finds loveable dolphins to help them survive: classic adventure from million-copy-selling Jenny Oldfield. Shipwrecked near a tiny island in a vast ocean, the Fisher family are guided to safety by a small pod of dolphins. Fleur, Alfie, Mia and their parents must learn to build shelter, find fresh water and hunt for food. Each of the children forms a special bond with one of the family of dolphins. Fleur adores the fun-loving, tail-walking Jazz. Mia names her dark-grey dolphin friend Stormy. And Alfie is saved from the shipwreck by Pearl, who always looks out for him. A mysterious creature is prowling in the island's forests. while a hurricane rises off shore. Fleur, Alfie and Mia need the dolphins as never before ... Jenny Oldfield strikes gold in this beautifully illustrated, exciting adventure story, the sixth in the Dolphin Island series.The full series: Shipwreck, Lost at Sea, Survival, Fire!, Missing, Storm Clouds.
Storm Clouds (High Hurdles #5)
by Lauraine SnellingDJ hopes to survive the stressful month before her mother's wedding. An invitation to spend a week at her father's horse ranch seems a perfect escape, but will DJ's attitude ruin everything?
Storm Dog
by L. M. ElliottFor those who have ever felt out of place, this affirming and heartwarming book tells a powerful story of the American South, the love of a dog, and the power of music. Perfect for fans of Maxi's Secrets and How to Steal a Dog, and for anyone who's ever loved a dog.Whip-smart Ariel doesn’t fit in. Only in the winds of the Blue Ridge Mountains and spring storms that mirror the unhappiness she feels at home.Her brother understands her, but he’s in Afghanistan. Her father hasn't been the same since George deployed. Her mother focuses on Ariel’s gorgeous sister. When Gloria is selected to be an Apple Blossom Parade princess, Ariel feels even more the outsider and takes to the hills.There, during a raging storm, Ariel finds a lost dog who leads her to the safety of a cabin and Sergeant Josie, a former Army K-9 handler. Together—with music, dog-dancing, and a storm-child-crazy plan—the three outcasts find themselves.In this whimsical tale of self-discovery, L. M. Elliott captures the flavor of Virginia’s hunt country and Appalachia, while exploring definitions of beauty and belonging. Storm Dog will make readers proud to dance to their own rhythms.
The Storm Dragon
by Paula Harrison Sophy WilliamsA group of friends set out to save magical creatures from a cruel queen and her wicked soldiers in the first book in the brand-new Secret Rescuers chapter book series.When Sophy finds a little lost dragon named Cloudy, she knows he’s in danger. It will take all the courage she can muster—and a little bit of magic—to keep the baby dragon safe. But what if there are other creatures in danger? It looks like Sophy’s going to need some friends to help her with her secret rescues…
The Storm (Flight 29 Down)
by Brad StricklandDaley, Nathan, and the rest of the survivors of Flight 29 Down have learned to rely on one another for nothing less than survival. After all, they're in the wilderness, and if they can't work together, no one is safe. So when personal belongings start to go missing, the bonds of trust are shattered--with dangerous consequences ...
Storm Horse
by Jane ElsonWhen a mystery horse gallops on to a London housing estate in the middle of a storm, it will change four kids' lives for ever ... A heart-warming tale that celebrates neurodiversity and the power of alternative thinking from an author known for her honest, heartfelt and inclusive stories. Perfect for fans of Carlie Sorosiak and Michael Morpurgo.For Daniel Margate, life is muddled because everything moves: letters, numbers, even classrooms sometimes. Daniel is dyslexic and most of the time, school just doesn't make sense. He's in the bottom reading group at school with other kids who are trying to make sense of it all. There's Akin who can't sit still for more than two minutes and is almost always getting into trouble, sports star Ste is recovering from a car accident that left him learning how to walk again and Molly-May's school uniform never fits and is a regular at the local foodbank. But when a mystery horse gallops into their lives one stormy evening, it changes everything. Desperate to keep him safe they form the Secret Horse Society and vow to protect this amazing creature. Inspired by stories of the great racehorse Seabiscuit, they name him Jammie Dodger and find they when they work together, nothing seems impossible. Even the Big Read Off at school. They just need to keep their new horse friend a secret.How hard can it be to hide a horse, anyway?
Storm Horse (Chicken House Novels Ser.)
by Nick GarlickA stirring, moving story about a boy and the horse he rescues from the sea -- Kate DiCamillio meets War Horse.With his mother missing and his father dead, twelve-year-old Flip's new home is a remote Dutch island. Menaced by the local bullies and followed everywhere by a mysterious girl, he wonders how he'll ever adapt to life on his uncle's farm.But everything changes the day a sinking ship leaves a horse drowning in the waves. Risking his life to rescue it, Flip is told he may keep the horse -- but only if he can teach it how to work for its keep. From that moment on a friendship grows. But can a boy and a horse really save each other? And what other dark storm threaten their hard-won happiness?Storm Horse is a thrilling, heartfelt tale of a boy, a horse, and their journey together towards a new life.
Storm In The Night
by Mary StolzStorm in the night. Thunder like mountains blowing up. Lightning licking the navy-blue sky. Rain streaming down the windows, babbling in the downspouts. And Grandfather?... And Thomas? ... And Ringo, the cat? They were in the dark.<P><P> Too early to go to bed, and with only flashes of lightning to see by, Thomas and his grandfather happily find themselves re-discovering the half-forgotten scents and sounds of their world, and having a wonderful time learning important, new things about each other in a spirited conversation sparked by darkness. Mary Stolz and Pat Cummings have each brought their unique talents to this lyrical tale about a magical, stormy night and a special relationship.
Storm is Coming! (Journeys)
by Heather TekavecAs the news of an approaching storm travels across the farm, the animals fear the worst. Who is the scary creature called Storm? Full-color illustrations.
The Storm Keeper’s Island (The Storm Keeper's Island Series)
by Catherine DoyleAn evocative tale of ancient magic, bravery, and family bonds. <P><P>“Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle.” – School Library Connection <P><P>Fionn Boyle comes from a long line of brave seafarers, people with the ocean behind their eyes. But he can’t help but fear the open sea. For years, Fionn's mother has told him stories of Arranmore Island, a strange place that seems to haunt her. Fionn has always wondered about this mysterious island, and from the day he arrives he starts noticing things that can't be explained. He can sense the island all around him, and it feels like the island is watching him, too. <P><P>Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has come for his grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. But as Fionn and the other descendants of Arranmore’s most powerful families fight to become the island’s next champion, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling a long-ago war and changing Fionn’s life and the island’s future forever. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 780