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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (i Survived #1) by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (i Survived #1)

Lauren Tarshis

Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · June 1, 2010

A Historical Fiction pick for readers exploring I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (i Survived #1).

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Who it’s for
A child’s-eye Titanic story pairs historical disaster with the nerve of a survival tale.
Themes
Titanic sinking, Survival, Historical disaster
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times-bestselling series! Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever.

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Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this New York Times-bestselling series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived! Accelerated Reading Level 3.9

History in Motion

A child’s-eye Titanic story pairs historical disaster with the nerve of a survival tale.

Come here for

  • A young passenger’s view of the Titanic
  • History made vivid through suspense

Expect

  • An exciting, frightening survival story
  • A child-centered perspective on a famous disaster

Where it sits

Survival Stories73%
20th-Century U.S.59%
Disasters & Natural Hazards55%

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Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Family Stories
  • 20th-Century U.S.
Authors
Lauren Tarshis
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
June 1, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Titanic sinking · Survival · Historical disaster
Reading lane
Action & Adventure

Book 1 in the i Survived series.