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Eleven‑year‑old Dexter dreams of witnessing a tornado, and when the Joplin storm of 2011 approaches he seizes the chance to partner with famed storm chaser Dr. Norman Rays. Though he knows tornadoes can be deadly, the path of the storm shifts, forcing Dexter to confront his greatest fears and protect his loved ones. The story follows his journey from hopeful curiosity to a test of bravery amid a real‑world disaster.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lauren Tarshis
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