Escaping the Giant Wave
Escaping the Giant Wave by Peg Kehret, published by Simon and Schuster in 2003, is a gripping tale that follows thirteen-year-old Kyle during a vacation on the Oregon coast. Excited about his first flight and the chance to see the Pacific Ocean, Kyle’s adventure quickly turns into a nightmare when he is left in charge of his younger sister, BeeBee, while their parents attend a dinner. An earthquake strikes, igniting a fire in their hotel and prompting a desperate escape from the impending tsunami that threatens to engulf them.
In this action-packed narrative, readers will experience the intense challenges Kyle and BeeBee face as they navigate the chaos caused by nature’s fury. The story explores themes of family, self-reliance, and the importance of quick thinking in dire situations. As the siblings flee uphill to safety, they must confront not only the physical dangers of the tsunami but also their own fears and insecurities. With 151 pages of engaging content, this edition presents a compelling journey through adversity, making it a notable addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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The Worst Vacation Ever!
Thirteen-year-old Kyle thought spending a vacation on the Oregon coast with his family would be great. He’d never flown before, and he’d never seen the Pacific Ocean.
One evening Kyle is left in charge of his younger sister, BeeBee, while his parents attend an adults-only Salesman of the Year dinner on an elegant yacht.
Then the earthquake comes — starting a fire in their hotel! As Kyle and BeeBee fight their way out through smoke and flame, Kyle remembers the sign at the beach that said after an earthquake everyone should go uphill and inland, as far from the ocean as possible. Giant tsunami waves — three or four stories high can ride in from the sea and engulf anyone who doesn’t escape fast enough.
Kyle and BeeBee flee uphill as a tsunami crashes over the beach, the hotel, and the town. The giant wave charges straight up the hillside and through the woods where the children are running for their lives. The perfect vacation has become a nightmare! Somehow Kyle and BeeBee have to outwit nature’s fury and save themselves from tsunami terror.
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