  | Tornado rescue (Disaster Squad) Author: Rajan, Rekha S. | |
| Price: $15.44 | ||
Summary:
Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family, travel to Oklahoma to help people and animals dealing with tornadoes tearing through town and causing green skies, swirling winds, and fallen trees.
| Illustrator: | Lovett, Courtney |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.70 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 555440 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 Gr 2–4—Jaden and Leela Jackson's family travels in an RV, assisting with disaster relief. Their father, an award-winning doctor, treats the injured, while their mother, a journalist, documents the disasters. While helping at an animal shelter damaged by a tornado, the siblings find themselves facing twin tornadoes and must act quickly to protect both themselves and the animals. The short sentences and plentiful illustrations add to the fast-paced action, making this an engaging choice for early chapter book readers building confidence. Though some tornado facts are included, the focus remains on disaster preparedness and helping others. VERDICT A good choice for large collections, this book presents an important topic in an accessible way while keeping young readers engaged. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
