Flooded: Requiem for Johnstown (Scholastic Gold)

In this evocative audiobook, the 1889 Johnstown Flood is explored through the lives and aspirations of six children in a working-class town, juxtaposed against the negligence of wealthy industrialists who ignore warnings about a failing dam. Through luminous verse and alternating voices inspired by first-person accounts, the narrative transforms a tragic catastrophe into a poignant story of hope and resilience. As the flood decimates Johnstown, the children's dreams and struggles reflect the broader themes of ambition, injustice, and the enduring human spirit.