Are you ready for the hurricane? Strap in for an entertaining, illustrated middle grade chapter book full of fun, laughs, and excitement.

A hurricane's coming and sixth grader Sophie's life of school work and friends is about to make a major change. One day she's teasing her little brother, Cole, dodging classmate Nathan Jones' wayward science lab frog and complaining about "braggamuffin" cheerleader Valentina Martinez, and the next, she and her family are fleeing for their lives to avoid dangerous flood waters. In the middle of it all, Sophie learns to be grateful for what she has and that she is stronger than she ever imagined.

Here's what Goodreads readers say about the Sophie Washington: Hurricane:

• "Hurricane is an exceptionally well-written children's book with many interesting references to modern technology, current events and popular culture, making it a relevant and relatable story for secondary school aged readers. Highly recommended!"
• "I loved all the characters and the way they reacted to the situations."
• "I thought it handled the subject of a natural disaster from the eyes of a child very well."
• "What a great series for younger readers! I enjoyed the story and the characters. Real life challenges in today's world."

This is the fifth book in the Readers' Favorite five star rated Sophie Washington book series that includes:

1. Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee (Book 1)
2. Sophie Washington: The Snitch (Book 2)
3. Sophie Washington: Things You Didn't Know About Sophie (Book 3)
4. Sophie Washington: The Gamer (Book 4)
5. Sophie Washington: Hurricane (Book 5)
6. Sophie Washington: Mission: Costa Rica (Book 6)
7. Sophie Washington: Secret Santa (Book 7)
8. Sophie Washington: Code One (Book 8)
9. Sophie Washington: Mismatch (Book 9)
10. Sophie Washington: My BFF (Book 10)
11. Sophie Washington: Class Retreat (Book 11)

Kids Ages 8-12