ISBN: 9780312629083

By Marian Hale. Marian Hale lives with her husband on Copano Bay in Rockport, Texas, just twenty miles from the Aransas Pass seawall where this story takes place. Her most recent novel, "… Meer...

By Marian Hale. Marian Hale lives with her husband on Copano Bay in Rockport, Texas, just twenty miles from the Aransas Pass seawall where this story takes place. Her most recent novel, "Dark Water Rising," was published in 2006. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Dark Water Rising by Marian Hale Hale (&quot;The Truth About Sparrows&quot;) presents a poignant coming-of-age story set during the Galveston Storm of 1900. With the entire city under water, will Seth and his family make it out alive? FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description &quot;I looked and saw water rushing in from Galveston Bay on one side and from the gulf on the other. The two seas met in the middle of Broadway, swirling over the wooden paving blocks, and I couldn&#039;t help but shudder at the sight. All of Galveston appeared to be under water.&quot;Galveston, Texas, may be the booming city of the brand-new twentieth century, but to Seth, it is the end of a dream. He longs to be a carpenter like his father, but his family has moved to Galveston so he can go to a good school. Still, the last few weeks of summer might not be so bad. Seth has a real job as a builder and the beach is within walking distance. Things seem to be looking up, until a storm warning is raised one sweltering afternoon. No one could have imagined anything like this. Giant walls of water crash in from the sea. Shingles and bricks are deadly missiles flying through the air. People not hit by flying debris are swept away by rushing water. Forget the future, Seth and his family will be lucky to survive the next twenty-four hours. Author Biography Marian Hale lives with her husband on Copano Bay in Rockport, Texas, just twenty miles from the Aransas Pass seawall where this story takes place. "The Truth About Sparrows" was her first novel and was selected as a "Booklist" Editor's Choice, a Bank Street Best Book, and a New York Public Library Best Book. Her most recent novel, "Dark Water Rising," was published in 2006. Review Quote VT Green Mountain Book Award Master List Details ISBN0312629087 Author Marian Hale Short Title DARK WATER RISING Publisher Square Fish Language English ISBN-10 0312629087 ISBN-13 9780312629083 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Pages 233 Audience Age 10-14 Residence Rockport, TX, US Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-10-12 Audience Children/Juvenile Imprint Square Fish Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-10-12 NZ Release Date 2010-10-12 US Release Date 2010-10-12 UK Release Date 2010-10-12 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137361115; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Artikelzustand: Neu, Format: Paperback, Language: English, ISBN-13: 9780312629083, Book Title: Dark Water Rising, EAN: 9780312629083, [PU: St Martin's Press]<

2007, ISBN: 9780312629083

I looked and saw water rushing in from Galveston Bay on one side and from the gulf on the other. The two seas met in the middle of Broadway, swirling over the wooden paving blocks, and I … Meer...

I looked and saw water rushing in from Galveston Bay on one side and from the gulf on the other. The two seas met in the middle of Broadway, swirling over the wooden paving blocks, and I couldn''t help but shudder at the sight. All of Galveston appeared to be under water. Galveston, Texas, may be the booming city of the brand-new twentieth century, but to Seth, it is the end of a dream. He longs to be a carpenter like his father, but his family has moved to Galveston so he can go to a good school. Still, the last few weeks of summer might not be so bad. Seth has a real job as a builder and the beach is within walking distance. Things seem to be looking up, until a storm warning is raised one sweltering afternoon. No one could have imagined anything like this. Giant walls of water crash in from the sea. Shingles and bricks are deadly missiles flying through the air. People not hit by flying debris are swept away by rushing water. Forget the future, Seth and his family will be lucky to survive the next twenty-four hours. Dark Water Rising is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year. | Dark Water Rising by Marian Hale Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > Kids Books > Fiction > Historical P10157, Marian Hale<