Dark Water Rising Rating :
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #27868 in Books
- Brand: Square Fish
- Published on: 2010-10-12
- Released on: 2010-10-12
- Original language:
English - Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .70" h x
5.10" w x
7.60" l,
.45 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 256 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780312629083
- Condition: USED - Like New
- Notes: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
- ISBN13: 9780312629083
- Condition: USED - Like New
- Notes: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
Product Description
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Novel of the 1900 Galveston Storm puts you in the middle of the story
By Deborah
After enjoying the author's first novel, The Truth About Sparrows, I wasn't sure I wanted to read yet another book about the great Galveston storm of 1900. I've visited Galveston often and heard the stories all my life, so I wondered whether this novel could offer anything fresh. But within a few pages of Dark Water Rising, I was hooked and finished the novel in one sitting.Seventeen-year-old Seth, the oldest of four children, resents moving to Galveston with his family on a hot August day in 1900. His father hopes the move will push Seth closer to a dream of going to medical school. The trouble is, that's Papa's dream, not Seth's. Seth wants to become a master carpenter, just like Papa.With the help of their Uncle Nate, Seth and his family settle into life in Galveston. Seth soon forms a friendship with Ben, son of his uncle's caretaker, despite barriers of race and position. In the hot, airless days that lead up to the storm, Seth finds work on a construction project, samples the delights of life on the Galveston Boardwalk, and argues with his father about his future.This story shines with realism and historical detail. On every page, the reader experiences the sights, smells, textures, sounds, and mood of life in the bustling, turn-of-the-century island boomtown. As I was reading it, I was tempted to get in my car and drive to Galveston so I could walk along the beach and imagine the town as it existed in August of 1900.Just as Seth settles into his new job and starts accepting life in Galveston, the first storm warning flags go up. Seth and Ben are separated from other members of the family, and they experience a day and night of terror as a hurricane changes life forever on Galveston island.It's in the aftermath of the storm that this story will grip readers. Seth and Ben walk the streets of Galveston, searching for survivors and family members. The devastation is everywhere, and the reader experiences it through the senses of Seth as he struggles to find his place in the unfamiliar world that is life after the storm.Although this is a story of the Galveston storm, it is also Seth's story of growth, finding his own place in the world, and understanding his relationships with friends and family. The author balances the historical story with the fictional story of Seth in a perfect blend that keeps the reader turning pages until the satisfying end. Long after you close the book, you'll remember the poignant but personal stories of these characters.Readers of any age, adult and child alike, will be drawn into this memorable story about a devastating natural disaster. I've spent a lot of time in Galveston, and have weathered my share of hurricanes, but this story let me experience one particular storm better than any other book I've read about the event.This is a great book for classroom use, and can be used with equal success for middle grade as well as high school readers. While Seth is a teen, his younger siblings and friends also shine in this story, so it will appeal to a variety of student readers. It would make a great read-aloud book, although your students will be reluctant to have you stop and you may find yourself reading more than one chapter aloud at a time. There's an extensive author's note at the end with more information about the storm.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Good Book
By shedra
This was very interesting and has a few pictures that were around at the time. This is the true story of the 1901 hurricane that hit Galveston. TX. killing over 6,000 people..If you have heard about this incident/catastrophe it is well worth the purchase.....I bought/downloaded it for my Kindle Fire... I would recommend it to anyone.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Not for young adults only
By James Schuyler
This is a moving and beautiful story based on the actual events surrounding the Galveston storm and flood. As with many of today's books for younger readers, this is a novelist who is writing for young adults yet dealing with issues and life decisions in an intelligent way--edited to a reasonable length--so that an adult would find this a most satisfying read. I certainly did, and the images and lessons of this story will stay with me for a long time.
A singular of a typical wares have been todays adorn the day - your sidereal day. Dark Water Rising is one merchandise the actual is very limited . The process of market place demand that much, it will create Dark Water Rising will cursorily sold out. Dark Water Rising is constructed with an entire items for your appliance in use. A product that has a substantial gustatory perception, so you will be relaxed in using it. Dark Water Rising I highly strongly suggest , and some contributors besides strongly recommend .
On sale now at cheap price, promo discounts and fast shipping. I am quite pleased with their qualities and highly recommend it to someone hunting for a excellent product with the useful specifications at an reasonable. You can read testimony from buyers to find out more through their experience. Dark Water Rising has worked beneficial for me and I believe it would do wonders on you too. Why then waste much more time? Enjoy it, you understand where to shop the best ones.
Most people reviews speak that the Dark Water Rising are splendid luggage. Also, It Is a pretty well product for the price. It’s great for colony on a tight budget. We’ve found pros and cons on this type of product. But overall, It’s a supreme product and we are well recommend it! When you however want to know more details on this product, so read the reports of those who have already used it.
No comments:
Post a Comment