California continues to be ravaged by devastating wildfires. Lauren Tarshis's heart pounding story tells of two children who battle the terrifying flames and -- despite the destruction -- find hope in the ashes.The people of Northern California were used to living with the threat of wildfires. But nothing could have prepared them for the devastating 2018 fire season, the deadliest in 100 years and the most destructive in history.In the 20th I Survived book, readers join eleven-year-old Josh as he leaves his New Jersey home for the rural northern California town where his cousins live. Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh struggles to adapt to a more rustic, down-to-earth lifestyle that couldn't be more different from the one he is used to.Josh and his cousin bond over tacos and reptiles and jokes, but on a trip into the nearby forest, they suddenly find themselves in the path of a fast-moving firestorm, a super-heated monster that will soon lay waste to millions of acres of wilderness and -- possibly -- their town. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames blazing all around him.
About the Author
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.
Praise For…
Praise for I Survived the American Revolution, 1776:"Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative." -- School Library JournalPraise for I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79:"Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect." -- BooklistPraise for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863:"Informative and breathlessly paced." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001:"[Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and long-term -- while ending on an upward beat." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005:"Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero." --BooklistPraise for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916:"A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers." -- School Library JournalPraise for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912:"The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I Survived the American Revolution, 1776:"Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative." -- School Library JournalPraise for I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79:"Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect." -- BooklistPraise for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863:"Informative and breathlessly paced." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001:"[Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and long-term -- while ending on an upward beat." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005:"Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero." --BooklistPraise for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916:"A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers." -- School Library JournalPraise for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912:"The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." -- Kirkus Reviews
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New Hope for American Art
New Hope for American Art is the most comprehensive book ever published on artists from, and surrounding, the New Hope Art Colony (also known as the Pennsylvania Impressionists). This book, with its 612 pages and over 1,000 color plates of artwork include biographies of 165 individual Pennsylvania Impressionists and New Hope Modernists as well as artists from the Philadelphia Ten, a pioneering group of women all educated at Philadelphia art schools.
In this book, you'll find biographies and artwork from such artists as:
Daniel Garber
Edward Redfield
George Sotter
Arthur Meltzer
Robert Spencer
William Langson Lathrop
Kenneth Nunamaker
John Folinsbee
Henry Snell
William F. Taylor
Fern Coppedge
M. Elizabeth Price
Clarence Johnson
S. George Phillips
Rae Sloan Bredin
Walter Baum
Walter Schofield
Morgan Colt
Charles Rosen
Joseph Meierhans
Charles F. Ramsey
Louis Stone
Charles Evans
Josef Zenk
New Hope for American Art was authored, designed and published by James M. Alterman, an expert in the field of Pennsylvania Impressionist and Modernist painting. A longtime collector and owner of two fine art galleries, Alterman wanted to create a user-friendly book intended not only to educate collectors and enthusiasts about this art but to help train one's eye. The book offers valuable tips on how to avoid common mistakes often experienced by new collectors drawn from the author's personal experiences as a collector and fine art dealer.
New Hope for American Art is the most comprehensive book ever published on artists from, and surrounding, the New Hope Art Colony (also known as the Pennsylvania Impressionists). This book, with its 612 pages and over 1,000 color plates of artwork include biographies of 165 individual Pennsylvania Impressionists and New Hope Modernists as well as artists from the Philadelphia Ten, a pioneering group of women all educated at Philadelphia art schools.