Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina

By: Rodman Philbrick

Narrated by: Jerry Dixon

Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding.

Facing death, they are rescued from an attic air vent by a kind, elderly musician and a scrappy young girl - both African American. The chaos that ensues as storm water drowns the city, shelter and food vanish, and police contribute to a dangerous, frightening atmosphere, creates a page-turning tale that completely engrosses the listener.

Based on the facts of the worst hurricane disaster in U.S. history, Philbrick includes the lawlessness and lack of government support during the disaster as well as the generosity and courage of those who risked their lives and safety to help others. Here is an unforgettable novel of heroism in the face of truly challenging circumstances.

©2014 Rodman Philbrick (P)2014 Scholastic Inc.

Amazing book

This is a great book my friends and I listened to this book and loved

great

you should definitely read this with your children so they can understand how America works and will never change

Awesome

This book was amazing! It was touching and funny. It is a great historical fiction book! A must read book.

Fourth Grade Student Learns Empathy Using "History"

I am a teacher with some "reluctant" readers. I bought the book to help my students with reading issues. The book lead to great and thoughtful discussions on our own California levy system, race, class and kindness.

This is a great book for all students from third grade through middle school.

Jerry Dixon crushes this

My fifth grade students love the audible version of Zane. They were amazed that it was a single person reading it. They couldn't believe how many different voices Jerry Dixon could do. He knocks this narration out of the park.