Bibliograph

The hurricane girls, Kimberly Willis Holt

Type

Label

The hurricane girls, Kimberly Willis Holt

Language

eng

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-14, Amazon

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4-9, Amazon

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The hurricane girls

Oclc number

1373344503

Responsibility statement

Kimberly Willis Holt

Summary

"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<U+2014>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 ambitions and responsibilities. It's a powerful and enlightening exploration of how to surmount personal tragedy through friendship and forgiveness"--, Amazon.com

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Creator