y separately published work icon Natural Disaster Zones series - publisher   children's fiction   children's  
Alternative title: Through My Eyes : Natural Disaster Zones; Through My Eyes - Australian Disaster Zones
Is part of Through My Eyes 2013 series - publisher children's fiction
Issue Details: First known date: 2017... 2017 Natural Disaster Zones
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y separately published work icon Hotaka John Heffernan , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 10673706 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'A powerful and moving story about one boy caught up in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011.

'When the tsunami strikes the Japanese seaside town of Omori-wan, the effects are utterly devastating. Three years later, much of what happened on that day is still a mystery. As Hotaka sets about convincing local performers to appear at the town's upcoming Memorial Concert, he finds himself increasingly haunted by memories of best friend, Takeshi, who perished without trace in the tsunami. Then his friend Sakura becomes involved in an anti-seawall movement, and all too quickly the protest gets serious. As the town and its people struggle to rebuild their lives, can Hotaka piece together what happened that day - and let go of the past? ' (Publication summary)

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y separately published work icon Shaozhen Wai Chim , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 11412772 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Shaozhen has no intention of staying in his remote Henan village and becoming another poor farmer: he’ll finish school, and then, hopefully, work in a factory in one of the major cities, just like his father. But when Shaozhen returns home for the summer holidays, imagining days filled with nothing but playing basketball with his friends, he’s in for a shock. The worst drought in over sixty years threatens the crops that the entire village relies on for income. As the water situation becomes dire, Shaozhen realises he must come up with a plan. But will it be enough to save his family and friends and secure the future of his village?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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y separately published work icon Angel Zoe Daniel , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018 13967913 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Angel's family has seen many typhoons. For generations they've passed across the central Philippines bringing drenching rains and strong winds. Angel and her family know how to batten down for big storms. It's part of their way of life. But when the biggest typhoon of all comes to Tacloban, Angel faces the biggest challenge of her life. An engaging and suspenseful story about one girl surviving Cyclone Haiyan in the Philippines in 2013.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018
y separately published work icon Lyla Fleur Beale , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018 17269167 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'A gripping and personal story about one girl's experience of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and its aftermath.' (Publication summary)

Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2018
y separately published work icon Tyenna Tyenna : Through My Eyes - Australian Disaster Zones Julie Hunt , Terry Whitebeach , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2021 23586017 2021 single work children's fiction children's

'An engaging and suspenseful novel about one girl's experience of the terrifying Tasmanian bushfires.

They huddle low, nostrils burning from the smoke. A wave of despair flows over Tye. Nothing will survive this firestorm. The bush and everything she loves will be lost.

'It's the summer holidays, and Tye is staying at her grandparents' lodge at Chancy's Point in Tasmania's beautiful Central Highlands. But her plans for fun with best friend Lily and working on her pencil pine conservation project are thwarted as fire threatens the community and the bush she loves - and when Tye discovers Bailey, a runaway boy hiding out, she is torn between secretly helping him and her loyalty to her grandparents.

'As the fire comes closer and evacuation warnings abound, Tye is caught up in the battle of her life. Will she and Bailey survive? What will happen to her beloved pencil pines and the wildlife at risk? Can she and her close-knit community make a difference in a world threatened by climate change?' (Publication summary)

Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2021
y separately published work icon Mia Dianne Wolfer , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022 24744515 2022 single work children's fiction children's

'A powerful story of one girl's experience of 2019's Cyclone Veronica in Western Australia.

'Mia is used to cyclone build-ups, but the noise and energy of the wild rain squalls keep her awake half the night. What if the cyclone hits before Mum gets back? As wild winds batter the coast, Mia knows she must keep calm. The animals need her.

'Thirteen-year-old Mia lives on a bush block in the Pilbara, where she assists her mother's work as a vet and equine therapist. Although she is used to the seasonal cyclones that threaten the West Australian coast, nothing can prepare her for the ferocity of Cyclone Veronica when she finds herself home alone and needing to protect their property and the animals she loves.

'When her friend Nick arrives, pleading for help, and her favourite horse is injured, will Mia be able to withstand the greatest challenge of her life? As the storm intensifies, can she save her beloved animals?'  (Publication summary)

Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2022
y separately published work icon Alex : Through My Eyes Rosanne Hawke , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023 26353916 2023 single work children's fiction children's

'A gripping story of one Australian boy's experience of devastating drought.

'A few kookaburras laugh in the gum trees. Alex grins – they don't often come up this far. His grandpa told him that if kookaburras laugh late in the afternoon, it will rain next day. 'Ha, someone needs to tell the rain to listen, hey Tangi?' She grins at him like it's a good joke. Alex wishes it was just a joke.

'Thirteen-year-old Alex lives on a drought-affected property in South Australia with his mum, his dad, his kelpie dog Tangi and colt, Jago. When he meets his new next-door neighbour, Bonnie, he is grateful to make a new friend and fascinated by the camels her family has brought to the farm..

'For years it hasn't rained enough for them to put a crop in. And while all the farmers in the area are suffering, Alex's dad is struggling more than most. It's nearly winter and the paddocks are still brown. But when Bonnie comes over to visit and cook with him, Alex feels lighter inside. And his mum loosens up a bit as well. 

'As the drought stretches on, Alex must help his mum with the farm work, and draw wisdom and strength from his support networks so he can find a way into a brighter future.

'This inspiring Australian Disaster Zones series is a powerful and contemporary reminder of the effects of natural disasters and the ever-increasing threat of climate change to our vast and volatile continent. ' (Publication summary)

Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2023
y separately published work icon Max : Through My Eyes Prue Mason , Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2024 28223883 2024 single work children's fiction children's

'A suspenseful story of survival and resilience inspired by the 2022 Brisbane floods.

'The kayak rolled as Max tried to get into it. The shock of capsizing into the cold, dirty water made him gasp and swallow some of it. It tasted muddy and disgusting. Was he going to drown? His chest thudded as he fought the floodwater gushing around him. How long could he hold his breath? He could feel a sense of panic rising.

'When an unexpected rain bomb hits south-east Queensland in late summer, an unprecedented disaster engulfs the city of Brisbane. Nothing can prepare Max and his family for the devastating flood as neighbours struggle to help each other survive. When floodwaters rise, homes are submerged and his newfound friend Trent goes missing, Max must face the greatest challenge of his life.

'This inspiring Australian Disaster Zones series is a powerful and contemporary reminder of the effects of natural disasters and the ever-increasing threat of climate change to our vast and volatile continent.' (Publication summary)

Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2024

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First known date: 2017

Awards

2019 winner Educational Publishing Awards Australia Primary Educational Picture or Chapter Book
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