A Terrible Roar of Water — Penny Draper

When a sixty foot wave comes roaring in from the sea, twelve year old Murphy has just seconds to respond. Can he save his aunt and cousins?

Can he save himself?

Awards:

 Finalist, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award, 2012

Reviews:

A Terrible Roar of Water was a great book. It kept me wanting more right to the end. I was constantly wondering what would happen next. It includes some Newfoundland traditions, as well, which were cool to learn about and was overall historically accurate. I highly suggest reading this action packed book. What If? Magazine, February 23, 2010

Penny Draper once again hits the mark with her latest young adult novel in the Disaster Strikes Series. Draper is a gifted writer who understands how to combine historical facts and fiction. It is obvious that she conducts a great deal of in-depth research in order to maintain historical accuracy in her book. Draper weaves a page turner of a story that merges fictional characters and authentic historical facts. This book is not only a great adventure story but is also a valuable teaching tool.  Sask Publishers Group Weekly Book Pick, February 10, 2010

Much has been written about this disaster including a number of books by Newfoundland authors, however this is the first one for a younger audience. It will certainly be a welcome addition to the historical fiction genre for Newfoundland children and readers who are familiar with Draper's other books will enjoy the drama and history for which she is noted. I would highly recommend this book for school and public libraries.  Resource Links, December 2009