I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12)

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived #12)

By Lauren Tarshis

47 ratings 74 reviews 90 followers
Book 12 of 18 in the  I Survived Series
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 3 - 6n/a5.113677
A destructive force is about to hit the city of Joplin...

Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes!  Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and his older brother, Jeremy, watched every night until Jeremy joined the U.S. Navy SEALs and left Joplin.

Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this one isn't heading toward Joplin, and wouldn't it be great to have a brave and exciting story of his own to tell Jeremy when he comes home? But when the tornado shifts direction, Dexter's bravery is about to get seriously tested...

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN-13: 9780545852326
ISBN-10: 0545852323
Published on 8/25/2015
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 112

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Caden Caden

I had a chance to read this book and let me tell you something it is the best one yet my hole school loves it.

Giants14 Giants14

I Survived the Joplin Tornado 2011 is written by Lauren Tarshis. The book is great and it shows how Dexter can face a deadly EF5 tornado. And when he goes with his favorite storm chaser to see one, he will find out how deadly they really are. If you love tornadoes, than this would be a great book for you. I recommend this book for ages 9-12 and a reading level of 5.0 and 6.0. Will Dexter survive?

marco863 marco863

looks good

thought it was good but if you are afraid of tornados I don't. Recommend this book but it does have a good plot line over all it's good