The Red Zone: An Earthquake Story

By Silvia Vecchini and Sualzo

Book Overview

An Italian town deals with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake

Matteo, Guilia, and Federico have ordinary lives: they spend time with friends, help out their families, go to school, and deal with the many mood swings that come with growing up. Then, in a single night, everything changes. The ground shakes. An earthquake devastates their town and their security. But after everything is gone, life must go on. Anger and fear affect everyone in the community, but each of them must find a way to begin again. In the aftermath, the roots for stronger friendships can be laid amid the rubble. This graphic novel provides a look at how natural disaster can strike and forever change a community.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419733680
• ISBN13: 9781419733680
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7