I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 (i Survived Graphic Novel #12)
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · August 5, 2025
A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Chris Chalk.
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- Who it’s for
- A graphic retelling pairs high-action survival with grief and the history of a real disaster.
- Themes
- Grief after a parent's death, Family separation, Survival after a tsunami
- Pacing
- Fast
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A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Chris Chalk. The disaster felt around the world... It's hard enough that Ben is visiting Japan only four months after his dad's death, especially since it's where his dad grew up. But one morning, Ben's grief turns to fear when a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village where he's staying.
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His family narrowly escapes a collapsing house, only to find that the ocean is rising up. Ben and his family are swept away -- and pulled apart -- by a devastating tsunami. Now Ben is alone, stranded in an unfamiliar country thousands of miles from home. Can he find enough courage and strength to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time? Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to life in this graphic novel edition. 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 readers turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
History in Panels
A graphic retelling pairs high-action survival with grief and the history of a real disaster.
Come here for
- Dramatic panels carrying a survival story shaped by grief
- A real disaster rendered through high-action graphic storytelling
Expect
- Historical facts and photos at the back
- An emotionally charged account of the 2011 tsunami
Where it sits
| Survival Stories | 74% |
|---|---|
| Historical Comics | 57% |
| Action Comics | 37% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action Comics
- Historical Comics
- Asian American & Pacific Islander Comics
- Authors
- Lauren Tarshis
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- August 5, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Grief after a parent's death · Family separation · Survival after a tsunami
- Reading lane
- Action Comics
Book 12 in the i Survived Graphic Novel series.