Eye of the Storm - by Kate Messner (Paperback)

About the Book

In the not-too-distant future, huge tornadoes and monster storms have become a part of everyday life. Sent to spend the summer with her meteorological engineer father, Jaden Meggs is excited to attend the exclusive summer science camp, Eye On Tomorrow, founded by her father. There, Jaden meets Alex, a boy whose passion for science matches hers. Together, they discover a horrible truth.

Book Synopsis

Bestselling author Kate Messner's timely story about the dangers of climate change will inform and inspire kids to find their voice.

Thunder rumbles.
Lightning strikes.
And then the sky turns dark . . .

In the not-too-distant future, killer tornadoes and monster storms are a part of everyday life. No one is safe . . . except the people who live in Placid Meadows, a one-of-kind community that even the worst tornadoes seem to pass by. Jaden Meggs is about to spend her summer there while she attends Eye on Tomorrow, the exclusive science camp that her father created. At camp she befriends Risha and Alex, and the trio sets out to find a way to stop the storms. But when they discover a dark secret about Jaden's father, their summer of cool science turns into a heart-pounding race to save lives and face down the biggest storm of all.

Review Quotes

"Praise for Sugar & Ice:

An IndieBound Next List Pick, Amazon Best Book of the Month" --Awards

"Sugar & Ice: A definite contender in the 'strong middle grade' ring. A title that remains in your mind long after you've put it down." --Fuse 8

"Sugar & Ice: Satisfying and likely to have wide appeal." --Booklist

"Praise for The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z:

An IndieBound Next List Pick, E.B. White Read Aloud Award winner" --Awards

"The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Laced with humor and heart . . . an insightful and affecting read." --Booklist

"The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Plot twists keep readers engaged, and Messner's warm and humorous tone will capture even reluctant readers." --School Library Journal

"The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Kate juggles a bundle of fairly heavy plotlines as if they weighed no more than a pile of leaves, managing her story with humor and grace." --Writing and Ruminating (Online)

About the Author

Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, and How to Read a Story; novels like Capture the Flag, All the Answers, The Seventh Wish, and Breakout; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the Ranger in Time historical chapter book series. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines.
www.katemessner.com
@KateMessner