Gilbert, Julie

Cora and the terrible twister a tri-state tornado survival story Julie Gilbert ; illustrated by Francesca Ficorilli - North Mankato, Minnesota Stone Arch Books 2024 - 104 pages illustrations ; 20 cm. - Girls survive .

For young Cora Moffat March 18, 1925 has been a bad day, but it gets much worse when her school is hit by the Tri-State Tornado, and she, her twin brother and her former best friend Claire, struggle to survive as the school and town are destroyed around them. Includes historical notes.

Ages 8-12. Grades 4-6.

9781669059424 9781669059431

2023020602


1900-1999


Tornadoes--History--Illinois--20th century--Juvenile fiction.
Survival--Juvenile fiction.
Twins--Juvenile fiction.
Siblings--Juvenile fiction.
Best friends--Juvenile fiction.
Tornadoes--Fiction.


Murphysboro (Ill.)--History--20th century--Juvenile fiction.
Illinois--History--20th century--Fiction.
Illinois--Murphysboro.



PZ7.1.G549 / Cr 2024

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