Killer Flood

Jeff Gottesfeld’s book “Killer Flood” is a Hi-Lo Chapter book with extremely brief phrases. The protagonists of the tale are Dan and Pete, who can’t wait to spend the night at Dan’s house while their parents are abroad. However, when a dam bursts and a deadly flood slams through town, their exhilaration turns to fear.

Until they learn that Dan’s elderly neighbors might be in danger, the guys opt to stay put. They face the flooding to get aid for their neighbors because they are determined to help. This amazing story blends bravery, calamity, and the ties that bind friends in the face of hardship.