46 pages • 1 hour read
Earthquake Terror
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
Written by Peg Kehret and published in 1996, Earthquake Terror is a middle-grade survival novel that follows two siblings—Jonathan and Abby Palmer—as they navigate the aftermath of an earthquake while stranded on an island. Their situation is complicated by Abby’s partial paralysis and the absence of their parents, and the two siblings must learn to fend for themselves as they encounter one problem after another. The story explores themes such as The Power of Nature, Self-Reliance in the Coming-of-Age Journey, and Overcoming Fear and Uncertainty in Survival Situations.
This guide refers to the 2006 paperback edition.
Plot Summary
Twelve-year-old Jonathan Palmer and his family decide to go camping on Magpie Island in California. During the hike to the island’s lake, the trail is flat and short, but the family’s progress is slow due to the disability of Jonathan’s six-year-old sister, Abby, who has partial paralysis of her legs and uses a walker. Jonathan walks ahead of his parents and sister with his dog Moose and soon grows tired of constantly stopping to wait for Abby to catch up. When the family reaches the lake, Unlock all 46 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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