Terrible Storm      Carol Hurst

This is a great story!  It is about a terrible storm, and it is told from a grandfather's point of view during the storm.  It starts with two old men sitting on the front porch watching the snow fall.  The recall where they where during the terrible storm of the century, and each has a completely different view of that storm.  One was with their family on the farm, and the other was at the general store.  The man on the farm had to dig out at least 10 feet of snow, while the other had to shovel a path from the general store in order to get home.  It is hilarious to see the illustrations and see how the snow keeps piling up.  There are the stereotypes of the old cliche of grandparents telling how they had to walk 10 miles to get somewhere, and also that old men sit on the porch discussing the weather all day long.   This story is great for young children, 1st grade and up will find this story entertaining.  It is realistic fiction because everyone can relate to how a snowstorm can be terrible, and can imagine their grandparents sitting on the porch discussing the weather.   It is an easy read and has funny, entertaining content.