Both girls and boys will enjoy Canadian children's author Eric Walter's latest title, Safe As Houses, an exciting adventure story based on actual accounts of the worst storm in Ontario's history.

Hurricane Hazel hit Ontario in October 1954 with unprecedented fierceness, resulting in massive flooding, destruction and loss of life. Safe As Houses follows three children who must somehow survive being trapped inside a house beside the raging Humber River.

The water is rising fast inside the house - how will they get out and avoid being drowned? Fast-paced, exciting and a real nail-biter! Excellent for ages 9-12.