Tornado (novel) facts for kids
Tornado (1996) is a fun children's book written by Betsy Byars. The pictures in the book were drawn by Doron Ben-Ami. It's a story about a boy and his amazing dog.
What is Tornado About?
The story of Tornado takes place during a scary storm. A character named Pete is with his boss's sons in a storm cellar. This is a safe underground room used when a tornado is nearby. The boys are feeling very scared because of the loud storm.
To help them feel better, Pete starts telling stories. He shares tales about his childhood dog, who was named Tornado. These are not just any stories; they are special memories about his loyal pet.
Adventures of Tornado
Pete tells the boys many exciting things about his dog:
- How Tornado first arrived: During another tornado, Tornado and his doghouse landed safely in Pete's yard. It was a very unusual way to meet!
- Tornado's special trick: The dog could actually do a card trick! This shows how smart and unique Tornado was.
- Meeting a new friend: Pete tells how Tornado met a cat named Five-Thirty. It's a story about an unexpected friendship.
- A happy reunion: Tornado was once reunited with his first owners. This shows the strong bond between pets and their families.
Pete has many more stories about Tornado. But for now, these tales help the boys feel calmer and less afraid while the storm passes. Maybe they will hear more stories during another storm!
