“NO BOOK IS REALLY WORTH READING AT THE AGE OF TEN WHICH IS NOT EQUALLY (AND OFTEN FAR MORE) WORTH READING AT THE AGE OF FIFTY” – C.S. LEWIS

Now Available: Snow Struck!

The Snow Struck Novel Study is now free to download on TPT!

At 60+ pages, it includes:

– Student Title Page
– Reading Log (Progress Charts)
– Vocabulary Activity Sheets
– Comprehension Questions / Worksheets
– Opinion Prompts
– Character Study Sheets
– Reading Test
– Word Puzzles (Word Searches, Crosswords, etc.)
– Storm Blown and Snow Struck Coloring Pages
– Easel Activities
– Answer Keys!

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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

 
“Beautiful, vivid writing and a power-packed plot . . . I truly loved it.” –Lauren Tarshis, bestselling author of the I SURVIVED series (on Storm Blown)
 

“Awesome. Super-intense, suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat stuff.” –Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of the Last Kids on Earth series (on Storm Blown)
 

“A page-turning climate disaster set in New York City [….] Courage maintains a swift pace bolstered by engaging appearances, including a candy-loving climate scientist and Pizza Rat.” Publishers Weekly (New and Noteworthy)
 

“This story skillfully provides a manageable, survivable view of factually terrifying possibilities. Important, adventurous.”Kirkus
 

 

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Neither Elizabeth nor her little brother, Matty, have ever been north of Georgia. They’re used to sandals and shorts, not boots and parkas. So when they fly to New York City to spend the holidays with their cousin Ashley, they want to experience one thing: SNOW!
 
Ashley can’t wait to show her cousins how magical Manhattan is at Christmastime. But instead of a week of fun, what they get is an arctic blast that knocks out the power and plunges the skyscrapers into darkness. It’s unreal: the blizzard covers the Statue of Liberty in ice and topples the famous Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center!
 
When Ashley’s dog, Fang, gets lost outside, the cousins take matters into their own hands… and are caught in the storm’s dangerous path as they chase Fang across the frozen city. Can the little Pomeranian survive the cold, snow, and ice blanketing Manhattan? Can they?
 

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Thanks so much for being a part of this adventure!

 

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Official Snow Struck and Storm Blown Merch!



A bunch of people asked me if I was going to make shirts after they downloaded the free Storm Blown and Snow Struck Coloring Book . . . so I designed a bunch of shirts based on those illustrations and started up a store on TeePublic. I’ve tried out a bunch of different options and everything is super-soft (even the classic tee — pictured below in charcoal heather) and the prints came out awesome!
 
If you’re interested in ordering, you can see all of the designs here.*
 
 
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* Sizing note: If you’re ordering classic, the fit is true-to-size. If you’re ordering the women’s “extra soft” tri-blend, I might suggest ordering a size up (that’s what TeePublic recommends and it seems to be the way to go!).
 

 

Download the Free Storm Blown and Snow Struck Coloring Book!


 

This printable coloring book (illustrated by yours truly!) is 8 full-sized pages and features fan favorites and quotes from the books… and you can download it for free here!
 
 
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If you color any pages, be sure to tag me on social media (I’m @nickcourage everywhere) so I can see and share your pictures! For more downloadable resources (like crossword puzzles and word searches!), visit this page for Teachers, Parents, and Librarians.
 
 

 

Have you read STORM BLOWN?


A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
& Recommended Summer Reading by School Library Journal

 

A major hurricane is raging across the southern United States, and two unsuspecting kids are about to have the adventure of a lifetime! Perfect for kids who love high-stakes plots and natural disaster movies, and anyone interested in extreme weather!

 
“Beautiful, vivid writing and a power-packed plot . . . I truly loved it.” –Lauren Tarshis, bestselling author of the I SURVIVED series
 
“Awesome. Super-intense, suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat stuff.” –Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of the Last Kids on Earth series
 
“Fans of Lauren Tarshis’s I SURVIVED series who are ready to move on to lengthier selections will gravitate toward this title. A must-have for all upper elementary/middle grade libraries” School Library Journal (Starred Review)
 


 

 
“Set against the backdrop of suspense and fear in the face of nature’s wrath, Courage tells a storm-centered adventure, filled with action, danger, and life lessons, about two kids facing more than just a hurricane.” –Booklist
 
“20 Kids Books Coming Out in Summer 2020 That Every Reader — and Parent — Will Love” –PopSugar Family
 
“5 Books for Fans of the I Survived Series” –Barnes & Noble Kids Blog
 
“10 Adventure-Filled Middle Grade Reads | Summer Reading 2020” –School Library Journal
 
“A riveting, deftly crafted, and consistently entertaining novel for young readers ages 9-12, Storm Blown by Nick Courage is unreservedly recommended for both school and community library general fiction collections.”Midwest Book Review
 
“Reminiscent of high-stakes blockbusters, the intense, time-stamped scenes switch back and forth between settings, trying to capture the overwhelming power of the natural world and the futility of humanity’s attempts to control it.” Kirkus
 
“The overall effect of each shift in perspective—between people and places, flora and fauna—is a hold-your-breath level of anticipation[…] Readers compelled by vivid detail and the masterful building of suspense will find a lot to enjoy here.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
 


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Thanks for sticking around! If you made it this far, you might be interested in some phone and desktop background images that feature the “Courage Arctic Expeditions” logo I made for the stickers and t-shirts.
 
These are available as standard-sized downloads in both light and dark color schemes:

 
Download Light Desktop Background…

 
Download Dark Desktop Background…

 
Download Light Phone Background…

 
Download Dark Phone Background…