The document recounts the devastating Tangshan earthquake of 1976, which caused extensive destruction and loss of life. It tells a fictional story of three children, Nico, Ching, and Ming, who experience the earthquake while playing and ultimately face the tragic fate of losing loved ones, yet find hope in being led to a refugee camp. The narrative combines elements of historical events with a personal story, illustrating the impact of the disaster.

1. The Tangshan
Earthquake Earthquake!!!!
Help!!!!
By: Loren

2. In 1976, the Tangshan Earthquake struck.

3. It destroyed many buildings.

4. Many were either injured or killed

5. Now that you know about the earthquake, please listen
to this story I made about it.

6. Who should I
pass to?
Pass it to
No!Pass it me,Nico!
to me!
One day, three kids were playing together in the
playground. Their names were Ming,Ching,and Nico

7. Aww, mom,
can we play a
little longer?
Nico, Ching and Ming’s parents came to pick them up
in the end.

8. 5 hours later.......

9. Night, Mom
and dad!
After Nico bid his parents good night, he went to sleep,
not knowing that he would probably never see them
again......

10. Earthquake!!!
Then,the earthquake struck......

11. DON’T
DIE, MUM!
Nico ran around the collapsed apartment until he saw
his parents lying dead on the floor.

12. Lets work kay!
together!
Yeah

13. Yay, we’re
saved!
Suddenly, a man comes over and tells them that there
was a refugee camp 1 mile away from there. They were
saved!

14. The end!

15. Credits
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