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Earthquake Shock (Disaster Strikes #1) (1) Paperback – June 24, 2014

by Marlane Kennedy (Author), Erwin Madrid (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 127 ratings
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When disaster strikes, the only thing you can count on is yourself!

It had seemed like the perfect California day. But as Joey Flores walked home from the skate park with his friends, the ground began to tremble, and Joey knew they were headed for trouble....The earthquake that followed devastated their neighborhood, collapsing a nearby overpass with Joey and Fiona on one side and Kevin and Dylan on the other. Now Joey and his friends must rescue each other, endure the aftershocks, and find a new way home as the earth cracks beneath their feet.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 10 years
  2. Book 1 of 4
    Disaster Strikes
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 5
  6. Lexile measure
    730L
  7. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
  9. Publication date
    June 24, 2014
  10. ISBN-10
    054553044X
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0545530446
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Finally Joey Flores’ mother has stopped treating him like a little kid. He can stay at the skate park with his friends Fiona and Kevin, as long as Dylan, an older, obnoxious family friend, walks with him back to their apartment. But on the way home one day, an earthquake hits the city. Joey and Fiona escape a collapsing on-ramp thanks to Joey’s quick response, but their friends are on the other side of the overpass. Joey stays calm, finds and rescues Dylan and Kevin, and navigates his way back home and to a shelter where he, his mom, and his baby sister await his dad’s return. Full of action and realistic friend dynamics, the story moves briskly. First in a new series of disaster stories, this holds strong appeal for both girls and boys and features a diverse cast of characters. A rare find in transitional chapter books, this one also works for older, struggling readers thanks to its real-life survival element. Grades 2-5. --Suzanne Harold

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Praise for Disaster Strikes #1: Earthquake Shock:

"Full of action and realistic friend dynamics...this holds strong appeal for both girls and boys and features a diverse cast of characters. A rare find in transitional chapter books, this one also works for older, struggling readers thanks to its real-life survival element and 10-year-old protagonist."―Booklist

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Paperbacks (June 24, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 054553044X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545530446
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 730L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 127 ratings

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Natalie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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Bought this book for my daughters school as our puppy chewed it up. Good book.
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Faye I. Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved by 5th graders
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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My 5th grade students love these books.
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wendy8857
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect book for a little 10 year old buddy of ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015
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The perfect book for a little 10 year old buddy of mine who loves natural disasters. It's hard to find books that keep boys interested, but this one is perfect. I will be buying more in the series for future birthdays no doubt!
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Brandee Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars 8yr old boy approved
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
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My 8 yr old loved it and got hooked on the series
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4.0 out of 5 stars Before ordering from a "Book Fair" at schools, check Amazon!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2014
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My son couldn't put this book down, he loves the whole series. I loved getting this book at half of what it cost at the "book fair's" his school were holding, which didn't even give the school any money...which makes it a bit pointless IMO.
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Alexandra Hurtado
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves
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My son loves!
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Huckleberry’s Pawmaw
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for a child who is a worry some child
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2017
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My son 11 takes things seriously this one might have been a little to grown up from him. The family is separated and the kid worries a lot.
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nancy t robles
5.0 out of 5 stars Earthquake shock
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014
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This is a great book for kids who love action and adrenaline I highly suggest this book for reading in down time I hope you enjoy this book
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Pradnya
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on March 20, 2016
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nice book
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Amar Lungare
4.0 out of 5 stars My kid loves it. Thats all that matters.
Reviewed in India on February 20, 2017
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My kid loves it. Thats all that matters.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2014
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kids loved it!
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Dipankar Das
3.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on November 30, 2015
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Not a bad book but yaa not a good book too
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