Lamar Public Library

After a devastating tsunami destroys all that they have ever known, Mau, an island boy, and Daphne, an aristocratic English girl, together with a small band of refugees, set about rebuilding their community and all the things that are important in their lives.

"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...

His family and village swept away by a tidal wave, Jiya learns to live with the ever-present dangers from the sea and volcano.

Illustrations and simple text explain what a tsunami is, what causes them, why they are so destructive, and how scientists try and predict when and where a tsunami will hit.