I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: a Graphic Novel (i Survived Graphic Novel #2)
Paperback – Illustrated, June 2, 2020
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · June 2, 2020
A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio!
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- Who it’s for
- A tense graphic retelling pairs high-action storytelling with the history behind the 1916 shark attacks.
- Themes
- Historical shark attacks, Survival
- Pacing
- Fast
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A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio! Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying.
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Fear is in the air. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark... right? Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks.
History in Motion
A tense graphic retelling pairs high-action storytelling with the history behind the 1916 shark attacks.
Come here for
- Dramatic art and a real historical disaster
- A vivid blend of suspense and history
Expect
- An adaptation of the I Survived chapter book
- Historical photos and facts in a nonfiction section
Where it sits
| Historical Comics | 76% |
|---|---|
| Survival Stories | 50% |
| 20th-Century U.S. | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Survival Stories
- Historical Comics
- 20th-Century U.S.
- Authors
- Lauren Tarshis
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- June 2, 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Historical shark attacks · Survival
- Reading lane
- Survival Stories
Book 2 in the i Survived Graphic Novel series.