The title of the book is the tornado. The author Betsy Byars wrote the story in 1996. A historical event that marked that time was one of the worst blizzards in American history, killing more than 150 people. The setting took place in the Midwest, on a farm, between 1920-1940. There are many characters, but there is only one real main character (the dog). The main character is not based on a real animal, but several animals. This story is an example of fiction, because it’s not based on facts, only made up thoughts.
At the beginning of the story the family is going about their daily lives when a tornado hits and everyone rushes to the cellar. The story starts to get moving when they are in the cellar and the farm help starts