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Name: Flood!
Author: Mary Calhoun

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the 1993 Mississippi River flood, this story follows a Midwestern family as they are forced to leave their home and confront the sudden upheaval of their lives. Through the lens of family, community, and the natural disaster, readers see the impact of the flood on ordinary people.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Mary Calhoun

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