Tsunami

The Silvas travel to the South Pacific island of Tanna, where an old fisherman tells the story of a tsunami that nearly destroyed his village. When loggers begin clearing a sacred mountain, earthquakes and smoke warn that the volcano is waking. The family and other tourists must race to the far end of the island to escape.

These gentle reads are brimming with spirited characters and positive values, with a little extra excitement and bite, so hold on tight. Written expressly for the middle-grade striving reader, the series contains no strong language, edgy themes, or dysfunctional families. In fact, family is the main theme of these titles, and one particular family is the focus, with its uncanny knack for finding humor, hope, and colorful personalities even in unusual circumstances. Written at the lowest reading levels, the story structure is straightforward and moves the reader through the text quickly and efficiently.

Themes: Respect for nature; culture and tradition; survival; teamwork