Tara and the Towering Wave: An Indian Ocean Tsunami Survival Story by Cristina O

Description: Tara and the Towering Wave by Cristina Oxtra While vacationing in Thailand for the holidays, Tara and her mother are thrown into survival mode when a massive tsunami sweeps through Phuket. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When her mother announces a holiday vacation to Thailand, Tara isnt thrilled. Shed rather stay home with her friends, but Mom is determined they use the girls trip to explore their Thai heritage. Tara is reluctant to travel so far from home, especially to a country she doesnt feel connected to. But then disaster strikes. The day after Christmas, a massive tsunami sweeps through Phuket, Thailand. Taras resort vacation suddenly becomes a fight to survive - and find her mother in the wreckage. Author Biography Cristina Oxtra is a Filipino American author. She earned an MFA in creative writing for children and young adults at Hamline University and a BA in journalism. She received the Loft Literary Center 2019-2020 Mirrors & Windows Fellowship for indigenous writers and writers of color. A former journalist and educator, Cristina is also a military veteran and public relations professional. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, training in Tae Kwon Do, watching supernatural and paranormal TV shows, and going to comic cons. Her website is at Francesca Ficorilli was born and lives in Rome, Italy. Francesca knew that she wanted to be an artist since she was a child. She was encouraged by ther love for animation and her mothers passion for fine arts, which she passed down to Francesca. After earning a degree in animation, she started workign as a freelance animator and illustrator. She finds inspirations for her illustrations in every corner of the world. Jane is a Filipina illustrator based in the United Arab Emirates. She began her journey as an artist for childrens illustration with The Bright Agency in 2019 and has worked with various notable clients such as Macmillan, Scholastic, and Penguin Random House. She enjoys creating story-driven visuals and characters that radiate personality through expressive lines and motions. Review When Taras mother announces theyre traveling to Thailand to explore their Thai heritage, Tara is annoyed: shed rather be home with her friends over Christmas. Plus, its a long way to travel for a country she doesnt feel any connection to! But Tara gets overruled, and soon shes staying with her mother in Phuket. But the day after Christmas, disaster strikes: a massive tsunami sweeps through the resort, destroying everything in its path. Tara will have to fight to survive as she struggles to find her mother -- and hopes that shes alive. This nail-biting story from the Girls Survive series brings the 2004 earthquake and tsunami to vivid life, and includes backmatter with an overview on the disaster, photos, maps, and more.--Katherine "A Mighty Girl" Promotional "Headline" History made personal by experiencing it through a fictional character. Survival stories are perennial favorites. Focus of female main characters allows girls to see themselves (and boys to see girls) as integral parts of history. Feature Black and White, Discussion Questions, Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Pronunciation Guide, Table of Contents, Writing Prompts Details ISBN1496596919 Author Cristina Oxtra Short Title Tara and the Towering Wave Pages 112 Series Girls Survive Language English Year 2020 Illustrator Francesca Ficorilli ISBN-10 1496596919 ISBN-13 9781496596918 Publication Date 2020-08-01 Imprint Stone Arch Books Subtitle An Indian Ocean Tsunami Survival Story DEWEY FIC Audience Age 8-12 Publisher Stone Arch Books Format Hardcover Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-08-01 NZ Release Date 2020-08-01 US Release Date 2020-08-01 UK Release Date 2020-08-01 Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137390457;

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