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Chase Masters has never stayed at one school for more than a semester; he hops from town to town with his father, a storm‑tracking meteorologist whose work brings them into the heart of weather‑related emergencies. Together they aid residents in preparing for tornadoes, hailstorms, floods and hurricanes, illustrating the science behind the storm and the human stories within it.
On a routine day, a Category 5 hurricane unleashes itself on St. Petersburg, Florida, testing Chase’s knowledge and resolve as never before.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Roland Smith
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