Escape from the Great Earthquake
Escape from the Great Earthquake by Kate Messner, published by Scholastic Press in 2017, is an illustrated book that spans 160 pages. This story follows Ranger, a time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, as he aids two new friends during the catastrophic Great San Francisco Earthquake. The narrative centers on Lily Chen, a young girl sent from China to America, who dreams of becoming a doctor, and her encounter with Ranger as they navigate the dangers of the earthquake.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Lily and her companion, May Wong, strive to survive amidst the chaos of crumbling buildings and raging fires. With Ranger’s help, they face not only the physical challenges of the disaster but also the social obstacles of anti-Chinese discrimination. This edition presents a historical perspective on the 20th century, highlighting themes of survival and friendship against the backdrop of a significant event in American history.
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Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, helps two new friends survive the Great San Francisco Earthquake!
Ranger travels to San Francisco and meets Lily Chen. She was sent from China to America to work as a young servant, but she dreams of studying to be a doctor. When the Great Earthquake hits, Ranger arrives in time to rescue Lily from falling beams in the mission house where she lives. Together they flee to safety, stopping to help another girl, May Wong, save her little brother from the family’s collapsed market. Lily and May try to make their way through the ruined city with Ranger at their side. But can they escape crumbling buildings and raging fires, all while facing anti-Chinese discrimination?
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