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Night of the Twisters follows a twelve‑year‑old who witnesses the powerful tornadoes that ravage Grand Island, Nebraska, from a child’s intimate viewpoint. The novel explores how the unexpected storm forces his family and friends to confront danger, fear, and the resilience that follows.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ivy Ruckman
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