{"id":45042,"date":"2025-11-06T05:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redeemedreader.com\/?p=45042"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:37:40","slug":"books-about-weather-and-natural-disasters-a-redeemed-reader-booklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redeemedreader.com\/books-about-weather-and-natural-disasters-a-redeemed-reader-booklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Books About Weather and Natural Disasters: A Redeemed Reader Booklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Books about weather and natural disasters, and their related sub-topics like hurricanes, tornadoes, and giant floods, are hot picks for the elementary school crowd. Just ask any school librarian! This list just barely scratches the surface; we stuck with what we’ve reviewed, so all titles are linked to Redeemed Reader book reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books About Weather and Natural Disasters: A Redeemed Reader Booklist<\/h3>\n\n\n
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MIDDLE GRADES AND YOUNG ADULT BOOKS ABOUT WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All Thirteen<\/em> by Christina Soontornvat<\/a><\/strong>. Gives the rescue of the Thai boys\u2019 soccer team the drama and excitement it deserves. Ages 8 and up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans<\/em> by Don Brown<\/a><\/strong>. The subdued palette, the variety of panel sizes and shapes, and the varied perspectives all combine to tell a vivid picture of what happened in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina and the flooding in its aftermath. Graphic novel. Ages 8-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding Normal<\/em> by Stephanie Faris<\/a><\/strong>. A 12-year-old girl must learn to make a new life when her home is made uninhabitable by a flood. Ages 10-14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue<\/em>\u00a0by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman<\/a><\/strong>. The 1952 rescue of over twenty stranded seamen on a halved oil tanker ranks as one of the Coast Guard\u2019s\u2019 \u201cfinest hours.\u201d Ages 12 and up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Flood of Noah<\/em> by Bodie Hodge and Laura Welch<\/a><\/strong>. Was there a worldwide flood?\u00a0 The various legends of such a phenomenon are explored and compared in this interactive history book.\u00a0 All ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How God Used a Thunderstorm<\/em> by Joel Beeke and Diana Kleyn<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Survived True Stories: Five Epic Disasters<\/em> by Lauren Tarshis<\/a><\/strong>. Tarshis picks events that will be of high interest to elementary and middle school readers (um, a molasses flood?!) and focuses on the heroic children survivors. Ages 8-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack vs. the Tornado<\/em> by Amanda Cleary Eastep.<\/a><\/strong> Authentic characters and classic themes shine in a God-honoring series about Jack, his sister, friendship, and a great clubhouse.<\/em> This is book 1 of the fun Tree Street Kids Series. Ages 8-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima<\/em>\u00a0by Dierdre Langeland<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Traces the events that might have led to nuclear Armageddon in Fukishima, Japan, 2011. Ages 10 and up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Origins Trilogy by Keith Robinson<\/a><\/strong>. Christian science fiction that simultaneously delivers good adventure AND reasoned arguments for Creation and the flood. (Volume 3 cover the Flood.) Ages 16-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of Range<\/em>\u00a0by Heidi Lang<\/a><\/strong>. Puts three warring sisters into a life-or-death situation that will destroy their bond\u2014and perhaps their lives\u2014or restore it. Ages 10-14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storm Horse<\/em>\u00a0by Nick Garlick<\/a><\/strong>. Storm Horse pits a boy and a horse against a greedy land developer in the modern-day Netherlands. Ages 8-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terror at Bottle Creek<\/em> by Watt Key<\/a><\/strong>. In a fast, thrilling read, a 13-year-old boy must display courage, ingenuity, and persistence in extremely dangerous circumstances. Recommended for ages 12-15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Titan and the Wild Boars: the True Cave Rescue of the Thai Soccer Team<\/em>\u00a0by Susan Hood and Pathana Sornhiran<\/a><\/strong>. The true story of the daring rescue of the Thai Soccer team will bring its tension and drama home to young readers. Ages 8-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treasure Tracks<\/em>\u00a0by S. A. Rodriguez<\/a><\/strong>. A solid adventure tale (complete with hurricane) with a strong family connection.\u00a0Note considerations in review. Ages 10-14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turtle in Paradise<\/em> by Jennifer L. Holm<\/a><\/strong>. A mostly lighthearted tale told in a winning style by a winner of multiple Newbery honor awards. Includes the “deadly Labor Day hurricane of 1935.” Ages 10-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twelve Kinds of Ice<\/em> by Ellen Bryan Obed<\/a><\/strong>. This unusual memoir for middle grades celebrates winter in Maine through the progression of 12 stages of ice formation from the thin skim on a pond to glorious skating. Recommended for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wildfire<\/em> by Rodman Philbrick<\/a><\/strong>. A <\/em>fast read that will take even reluctant readers into the heart of a fast-moving catastrophe. Ages 10-15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zane and the Hurricane<\/em>: A Story of Katrina<\/em> by Rodman Philbrick<\/a><\/strong>. Humor, quiet courage, and persistence leaven the despair while spot-on dialogue and likeable characters make the journey worthwhile. Ages 10-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n