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Blown Away!

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"Blown Away" is a welcome addition to the growing list of Harlow's amazing historical novels. The characters are well-drawn and unique, and the plot twists and turns with fascinating details of time and place until it inexorably plunges the young reader into the turbulent midst of one of the worst hurricanes ever to hit the U.S.A. No one can fail to identify with the characters as they face terror and death.There has been much in the news about recent storms such as Katrina. Experiencing this beautifully-written book will give young readers a more authentic feeling of what it is like to actually be caught up in the horror of such a storm. "Blown Away" is an exciting journey from beginning to end.

"Blown Away" did not disappoint. My daughter read it she is 8 and then my son...who never reads (11 years old)!...read it and asked be today to see if Joan Harlow has authored other books. It is a wholesome often humors story that involves animals and everyday life. Highly recommended! Enjoy!!!

This book is Excellent. A story of the 1935 Hurricane in the Florida Keys. Being an almost Florida Native I enjoyed this story. I've yet to live through a direct hit from a hurricane but i know the very real terror of a storm and this book was the whole deal you can see the scene as the author paints you a picture of what is happening. It is a story I couldn't put down. Very well written this story I've recommended to some of my friends. You won't regret this one!

This exciting book starts off fast and never slows up. The characters are endearing, believeable and brave as they guide us through life in the Keys in the 1930's. There is just enough history to teach without being tedious and it seems like the perfect read for everyone, kids to adults. The title speaks for this book!

the type of sit on the edge of your chair, read to 2 in the morning cant putit down book
i luved it