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To Ride a Storm Surge

To Ride a Storm Surge

A novel about an unprecedented storm and devastating family dynamics

Surviving this hurricane might be easier than living with Grandma.

Three generations. One tiny apartment on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. And a storm like no one has experienced before.

Jessie is a sharp, inquisitive girl. She and her mom Anna struggle to ride the unpredictable waves of Grandma’s demands, but they can barely keep their heads above water.

When Hurricane Katrina batters their home, Jessie must confront the storm surge and her own self-talk. As she endures and perseveres, Jessie learns that resilience is not just about preparation, and Grandma has her own survival stories.

She’s trying to survive two unstoppable forces of nature: a Category 5 hurricane and her demanding Grandma.

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Publisher: High Plains Wordsmith
Publication Year: 2025
ASIN: B0F5YVK3VD
ISBN: 9781736894187
List Price: 15.99
eBook Price: 6.99
Audiobook Price: 6.99
u201cHatfieldu2019s latest novel, To Ride a Storm Surge, reads like it was written by a local. Likely the closest anyone will get to experiencing Hurricane Katrina from the front row like we did, as it turned every single aspect of our life upside-down and inside-out.u201d
– Meridith Bang Longtime Pass Christian, MS Parent, Community Member, Teacher, School Principal, and District Administrator
u201cKatrina surely did a number on our Gulf Coast, and the author describes the stormu2019s power and damage in realistic detail. I admire Jessie as she takes charge while going through all the trials and emotions of teenage years.u201d
– Bernie Cullen Chairperson, Board of Directors, Wavelandu2019s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum, Waveland, Mississippi
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