While on vacay the final week of June, I picked up this delightful little novel from my TBR pile and discovered a new Canadian author whose style is quite engaging.
Eric Walters’ young adult novel about the night Hurricane Hazel hit Toronto in October of 1954 is a riveting read. Lizzie is the 13-year-old babysitter of David and Suzie who live on Raymo Road beside the Humber River in Weston Ontario, the area that was hit hardest by the hurricane when the Humber overflowed its banks and wiped out several homes, killing dozens.
All alone in the house, with rapidly rising water levels, Lizzie and David must make some very difficult decisions and act rather heroically, showing maturity far beyond their years, in order to ensure the safety of all three children and the family dog, Daisy.
Safe as Houses is a gripping and enjoyable read for young and old adults alike.
Till next time, happy reading!
L :)
| TBR = 11 | WPL = 23 |
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