Hurricane Song

Zusatztext "This powerful tale is a quick but indelible read." - -Kliatt ! starred review "A riveting and readable exploration of the effects of race in today’s world." -- Kirkus Reviews "Volponi pulls no punches in his visceral depiction of the horrors that New Orleans’ black residents experienced." -- Booklist Informationen zum Autor Paul Volponi Klappentext When Miles's mother remarries, Miles decides to move to New Orleans to be with his father. But he and his father are very different—Miles's dad lives for jazz, while Miles's first love is football. Then Hurricane Katrina hits, and the two must seek refuge in the Superdome. What would normally be a dream come true for a football fan, this safe haven turns into a nightmare when the power fails and gangs take over. And when his father decides to rebel, Miles must make a choice that will alter their relationship—and their lives—forever. Zusammenfassung When Miles's mother remarries! Miles decides to move to New Orleans to be with his father. But he and his father are very different—Miles's dad lives for jazz! while Miles's first love is football. Then Hurricane Katrina hits! and the two must seek refuge in the Superdome. What would normally be a dream come true for a football fan! this safe haven turns into a nightmare when the power fails and gangs take over. And when his father decides to rebel! Miles must make a choice that will alter their relationship—and their lives—forever.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Volponi, Volponi Paul
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.06.2009
• EAN: 9780142414187
• ISBN: 978-0-14-241418-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 11 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Lifestyles / City & Town Life, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Law & Crime, Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction, Interest age: from c 12 years, Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: City and town life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Law, police and crime, Relating to African American / Black American people, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / African American & Black