The story of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century is brought vividly to life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis´s bestselling I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005, with text adapted by Georgia Ball. Barry´s family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when his little sister gets terribly sick, they´re forced to stay home and wait out the storm. At first, Katrina doesn´t seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the levees break, and Barry´s world is literally torn apart. He´s swept off by the floodwaters, away from his family. Can he survive the storm of the century — alone? Lauren Tarshis´s New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that´s sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.