Griner, Susan

When the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Tokyo on September 1, 1923, twelve-year-old Fumiko must navigate the ensuing chaos and confusion in her fight for survival. Includes information about the Great Kanto Earthquake, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

"The year is 2011, and an earthquake has just hit Tohoku, Japan! Twelve-year-old Rei is sitting in class, thinking about the argument she just had with her best friend, when the earthquake strikes. After six long minutes of rumbling, the class can finally leave their school and gather outside. There they hear the tsunami alarm, warning them to get to higher land! Can Rei and her classmates win their race to safety, and what will they leave behind?"--OCLC.

Ivy loves spending time with her grandmother, especially their trips to the beach to look for sea glass. But her heart breaks when Grandma unexpectantly dies. As Ivy works through her grief, she finds a special way to remember her grandma and share her memories of her.

"When the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Tokyo on September 1, 1923, twelve-year-old Fumiko must navigate the ensuing chaos and confusion in her fight for survival. Includes information about the Great Kanto Earthquake, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts"--OCLC.