The Hurricane Girls

The Hurricane Girls - Paperback

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The Hurricane Girls - Paperback

The Hurricane Girls - Paperback

by Kimberly Willis Holt
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Book Overview

by Kimberly Willis Holt (Author)

A coming-of-age middle grade novel about three best friends born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina who must confront storms of their own 12 years later, from a National Book Award-winning author.

★ "Holt takes time developing these characters, allowing readers to see both their individual and collective growth in this appealing and sensitive novel."​--The Horn Book, starred review

Born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Greer, Joya Mia, and Kiki are seventh graders and the best of friends. After an accident leaves Greer's little sister paralyzed, Greer is forever changed by the experience and blames herself. Kiki and Joya Mia will do anything to help Greer let go of this emotional burden, and a plan is hatched to compete in a triathlon. Each girl will participate: Kiki will swim, Joya Mia will cycle, and Greer, if they can persuade her, will run--something she once loved to do.

Set on the Westbank of New Orleans, this contemporary coming-of-age novel is a journey of growth, healing, and difficult transitions as the girls navigate their many life challenges: family trauma, body insecurity, and the conflict between ambition and responsibility. It's a powerful and enlightening exploration of how to surmount personal tragedy through friendship and forgiveness.

"A tender and triumphant story about friendship and family, in a proud and resilient city."―Deborah Wiles, author of the National Book Award finalists Each Little Bird That Sings and Revolution

Author Biography

Kimberly Willis Holt is the award-winning author of more than twenty books for a wide range of ages, including When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She writes and gardens in Texas.

Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: February 25, 2025
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hurricane Girls
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 7
ISBN9780316326155
Author Kimberly Willis Holt
PublisherChristy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
GenreChildren and Family
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages288
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Kimberly Willis Holt is the author of the many award-winning novels for young adults and children, including The Water Seeker, My Louisiana Sky, and When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, winner of a National Book Award for Young People's Literature. She is also the author of the bestselling Piper Reed series of chapter books, and picture books including Waiting for Gregory and Skinny Brown Dog. Holt was born in Pensacola, Florida, and lived all over the U.S. and the world--from Paris to Norfolk to Guam to New Orleans. She long dreamed of being a writer, but first worked as a radio news director, marketed a water park, and was an interior decorator, among other jobs. She lives in West Texas with her family.

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