Publisher Description

Thunderstorms, a hurricane's whirling winds, an earthquake ... what's next?Extreme weather takes friends in Florida by surprise when whirling winds carry them northward into Canada and land them-broken and bruised-in Pondville. There, a giant sinkhole caused by an earthquake is discovered. A beloved building is leaning toward the sinkhole. Harry and the other Pondville residents try a solution offered by their new Florida friends. Danger, more mishaps, and cooperation make for an exciting, fast-paced adventure. But will they succeed in preventing disaster?

Author Biography

Dr. Robert A. Ernst is a retired orthodontist who practiced in central Connecticut for more than forty years. His education was interrupted when he joined the Air Force. He became a 1st lieutenant during the Vietnam era, before resuming his educational goals.His early career as an author began in the form of a storyteller. Known as Dr. Bob, he created tales about the animals that lived around the pond at Foxhill Acres, his former home in Nova Scotia, Canada. He delighted neighboring children with the stories. In more recent years, his wife Ann convinced him to write down the stories in a series of books, and Dr. Bob's Pondville was created.More tales are on the way from this award-winning author.Dr. Bob and Ann reside in Florida. than thirty years. She was delighted to work with the author again, portraying his vision for Harry and the Hurricane, and illustrating his story with whimsical details.When not working on art projects, Rose is advocating for children or busy tending the goats on the family farm. She lives in North Central Florida with her husband, and enjoys spending time with their two grandchildren and other family members.

Review

"An action-packed adventure story and so much more. Get swept away as Harry and friends race against time and a hurricane to save Tilly, Sally, Isabella, and-possibly-Pondville itself! Meet four windblown characters who suddenly drop in. Cringe when Sawyer has a hospital mishap and hold your breath as Harry 'flies' into unfriendly territory. Learn how these delightful and diverse characters work and grow together and, finally, celebrate. This is a book worth reading!"-Beth Blozie, artist "Another winner from Dr. Robert Ernst! Young readers will enjoy the thrills and adventure in this exciting story featuring Harry and the residents of Pondville. Problems arise when friends in Florida are carried away by spinning winds during a terrifying hurricane and land, injured and confused, in Pondville, far to the north. On top of this, there's the problem of how to keep Pondville's courthouse and several residents from being swallowed up by a large, newly developed sinkhole. Pondville residents and the Florida four unite to solve the problems."Parents and teachers will find this book an excellent resource emphasizing empathy, positive interactions with others, problem-solving, work ethics, and citizenship. Discussion questions after the story are a bonus. Harry and the Hurricane is an excellent literary addition for the classroom and home library."-Dena Provini, educator, elementary and middle grades

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