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ANNABELLE & THE GREAT 1900 HURRICANE, Evelyn Hilton's second book (& sequel to her first book, KIDNAPPED BY PIRATES) is told by 12year-old Laura's precious porcelain doll, Annabelle, who was bought for Laura's birthday by her brother, Ben. During the first week of September, 1900, an unexpected, huge hurricane prowls into the Gulf of Mexico and heads straight for Galveston Island. Laura's family must find a way to survive this deadliest storm ever to hit America. In a daring escape on home-made rafts put together by Ben & his son, Daniel, the family leaps from their crumbling house into the raging, dark sea. This account is based on the true story of the monster hurricane, which killed over 7,000 people and virtually wiped Galveston off the map. More importantly, this tale provides the reader with insight into the brave pioneer men, women and children, who settled the Texas frontier and, despite extreme hardships, paved the way for future generations of Americans to come.
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About the Author:
Evelyn Hilton loves history & the stories of people who lived it. She has written 2 frontier books for youngsters, the last two are KIDNAPPED BY PIRATES (based on a true story) about the adventures of a boy who was captured from a whaler by Jean Lafitte's pirates and ANNABELLE AND THE GREAT HURRICANE OF 1900. Both are extremely exciting and very enjoyable to both children & adults! She is now working on her 3rd book. She was born and grew up in Baytown, Texas & attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, where she received a B.A. Degree in Art and Education. She later received a Masters of Education Degree from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. After marrying Bob Hilton, she taught in the Texas public school system for twenty-six years and is now retired. Bob and Evelyn have three children, Steven, Suzanne and David, all of whom are now grown, and have six grandchildren. Now retired, Evelyn and Bob live between Brownwood and Bangs in the beautiful northern hill country of Texas. Evelyn is an avid artist, as well as a writer and she likes to travel. Aside from frequenting most of the USA & Mexico, she has visited Canada and Japan. When she is not writing, drawing illustrations for her books, or painting pictures for friends, Evelyn is traveling with her husband and enjoying their family.
Review:
I read Kidnapped by Pirates and really liked it! When the sequel to it came out, I couldn't wait to get it! I have now read Annabelle and the Great Hurricane and loved it!!! Way to go, Evelyn. Can't wait for your next pioneer book!!! --Darlene Woods, Lubbock/TX
Wow! When can I get the next book? Can't wait! Your books are so exciting, that I can't put the down. I read both of them with my son and small daughter. They were totally thrilled with the stories. Thanks for some great reading--it is hard to find! --LouAnne, Jake & Joanne Simmons, St. Martin, LA
ABSOLUTELY A WONDERFUL STORY!!! Hilton has gone over the top with her story-telling abilities this time! Readers will be riveted to the pages as the worst hurricane ever to hit America rolls over Galveston Island, just off the Texas coast. Hilton carries you hour-by-hour through the terrible storm which killed over 7,000 people and yet adds enough comical flash-back tales to keep young readers interested and happy. A MUST READ!!! Denny LaBlanche --Denny LaBlanche, Professional Editor & Agent/Houston,TX
Wow! When can I get the next book? Can't wait! Your books are so exciting, that I can't put the down. I read both of them with my son and small daughter. They were totally thrilled with the stories. Thanks for some great reading--it is hard to find! --LouAnne, Jake & Joanne Simmons, St. Martin, LA
ABSOLUTELY A WONDERFUL STORY!!! Hilton has gone over the top with her story-telling abilities this time! Readers will be riveted to the pages as the worst hurricane ever to hit America rolls over Galveston Island, just off the Texas coast. Hilton carries you hour-by-hour through the terrible storm which killed over 7,000 people and yet adds enough comical flash-back tales to keep young readers interested and happy. A MUST READ!!! Denny LaBlanche --Denny LaBlanche, Professional Editor & Agent/Houston,TX
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- PublisherDog Ear Publishing, LLC
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 160844838X
- ISBN 13 9781608448388
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages148
- EditorTexas Trails Book Company
- IllustratorEvelyn Gill Hilton
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