{"product_id":"the-hurricane-girls-9780316326155","title":"The Hurricane Girls","description":"\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \u003cb\u003e\"Holt takes time developing these characters, allowing readers to see both their individual and collective growth in this appealing and sensitive novel.\"​--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A tender and triumphant story about friendship and family, in a proud and resilient city.\"―Deborah Wiles, author of the National Book Award finalists \u003ci\u003eEach Little Bird That Sings\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRevolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316326155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e523866 \/ Hurricane Girls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.8 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kimberly Willis Holt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45111876780213,"sku":"9780316326155","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_bee69a7c-5526-47e6-94b3-372c5f941050.jpg?v=1739887424","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-hurricane-girls-9780316326155","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}