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Eleven-year-old Leo's world is shaken, literally, and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground in the devastating earthquake of 1906. Book #5
Quick Summary
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake explodes into a survival story seen through an 11-year-old's terrified eyes as the ground heaves, buildings crumble, and fire devours the city. Kids will hold their breath as Leo races through streets turned to rubble, dodges collapsing architecture, and clings to hope while searching for his family amid the chaos. If your kid devours the I Survived series or loves the fast-paced historical action of Escape This Book! Bill Doyle, they'll be glued to these pages. Perfect for readers in grades 3-6 who want short, pulse-pounding stories with real historical backdrops.