By Beth Kephart
Junior Library Guild selection
2017 Texas Tayshas Reading List selection
★ “Mira’s voice—lyrical yet gripping, specific yet universal—draws readers close to experience the storm and share her epiphanies. A masterful exploration of nature’s power to shake human foundations, literal and figurative.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "A moving epic of a super storm and how it unravels the lives of those caught in the midst." —VOYA: Voice of Youth Advocates, Starred Review
★ "This beautifully written book works on many levels and is rich in its characterization, emotion, language, and hint of mystery." —School Library Journal, Starred Review
"Relatable characters and a poetic style." —Publishers Weekly
"An exploration of the unrelenting power of nature and a reminder of the one thing in the world that is irreplaceable: family." —Booklist
"Smart, poignant, an absolute pleasure to read." —BookPage