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I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 (i Survived #6) by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 (i Survived #6)

Lauren Tarshis

Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · July 1, 2012

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Who it’s for
A boy’s search for family brings a close, personal scale to a world-shaking day.
Themes
Family bonds, Football, September 11 attacks
Genres
21st-Century U.S. Stories, Survival Stories, Disasters & Natural Hazards

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About this book

On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. A powerful addition to the gripping I Survived series. The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his Uncle Benny, his dad's best friend at the fire department where they both work. Benny taught Lucas everything about football. So when Lucas's parents decide the sport is too dangerous and he needs to quit, Lucas has to talk to his biggest fan.

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So the next morning, Lucas takes the train to the city instead of the bus to school. It's a bright, beautiful day in New York. But just as Lucas arrives at his uncle's firehouse, everything changes -- and nothing will ever be the same again.

A Personal Lens

A boy’s search for family brings a close, personal scale to a world-shaking day.

Come here for

  • A child’s perspective on September 11
  • The bond between a boy and his firefighter uncle

Expect

  • A family-focused survival story
  • Another entry in the I Survived series

Where it sits

Survival Stories87%
21st-Century U.S. Stories54%
Disasters & Natural Hazards37%

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Publisher categories

  • Kids' Fiction
  • Parent-Child Stories
  • 21st-Century U.S. Stories
Authors
Lauren Tarshis
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
July 1, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Family bonds · Football · September 11 attacks
Reading lane
Kids' Fiction

Book 6 in the i Survived series.