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Theme

Never give up, Never lose hope, and always have faith.

Connections

(Read aloud an interesting passage)

Text-to-World: Safe as Houses is based on a true story. On October 15th, 1954, Hurricane Hazel had hit Weston, Ontario.

Text-to-Text: The book called Rain Tonight by Steve Pitt where Penny, the main character, experiences the same thing as Elizabeth, David, and Suzie.

Plot

Introduction: Elizabeth is walking home with David and Suzie through a rain storm.

Rising Action: The storm had gotten worse and before they know it,the water has engulfed the entire first floor of the house.

Plot

Climax: The only way to escape the water is to get onto the roof. Elizabeth and David chop a hole in the roof and make their way up, away from the freezing water.

Falling Action: Their house is soon being swept away by the current. The kids slide down the roof and grab onto a small tree, hoping someone will rescue them before they freeze to death.

Safe as Houses

  • Date of publication: 2007

  • Setting: McBride's house

  • Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Historical Fiction

"It felt like being on a ship, on a stormy sea. We had no power, no electricity, and now, without the telephone, we had no way to call back to shore. We were alone. And I was the captain" (Walters,48)

My Opinion

Rate: 7/10

I would recommend this book to anyone ages 11+ who likes reading fast-paced books.

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Safe as Houses - Eric Walters

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