Night of the Twisters
by: Ivy Ruckman
Characters
problem and solution
One problem and solution was the tornado destroyed Dan's house. It was a disaster. The solution was to move to their grandparent's farm.
Another problem and solution was that Dan lost his family. The solution was to look for them. Picture
summery
As Told By Dan Hatch:Dan was talking about black and red letter days. A black letter day when you have a really bad day that you remember every detail and can't prepare for. A red letter day is a really good day that you can prepare for.
Five O'clock: Dan and Arthur just had there first swim of the summer. Dan and Arthur were riding their bikes home. A news paper blew across the street and got chopped up from the bike.
Six O'clock: Arthur was eating at Dan's house and they had to set up the table because dad had to eat and run because he had to go to his parent's house to fix a tractor. They used to talk to each other at dinner but not anymore because Ryan was born.
Seven O'clock: Aunt Smiley came over to Dan's house to get a bowling ball. Dan and Arthur had to do Dan's chores. Arthur and Dan went out to ride their bikes and the wind blew them over.
Eight O'clock: There were tornados in St. Paul Dan
asked "Do we have to go in the basement". "It is to close for comfort" mom said. After mom left the tornado sirens went off.
Nine O'clock: Dan flew into Ryan's crib. Ryan got caught in his crib.
The Next Hour or so: They were in the shower and the water had risen two to three inches. The tornado stopped and they got out of their house and they found their mom and Stacy.
Later On: Mom wanted the volunteers to go over to
Miss. Smiles house but they wouldn't So Dan, Arthur, and Stacy went to find Miss. Smile.
Eleven O'clock: Miss. Smile ,Dan, Arthur, and Stacy went to where the police cars were.
Midnight: They (Dan Arthur and Stacy) were in the police headquarters for safety.
Early Morning: Dan Arthur and Stacy went to K-Mart to check if their mom was there.
As Remembered One Year Later: All of them were living in trailers and Miss. Smile passed away.
setting
The main setting of the book was Grand Island, Nebraska on San Crane Drive. The secondary setting is Police headquarters. Another setting is K-Mart. Picture