I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (i Survived Graphic Novel #13)
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · February 3, 2026
A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson.
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- Who it’s for
- Josh and Holly face a California firestorm in a graphic novel adaptation with a nonfiction section.
- Themes
- Wildfire survival, Family challenges, Cousin friendship
- Pacing
- Fast
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A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson. All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . . Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly.
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But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him. Lauren Tarshis’s New York Times bestselling I SURVIVED series blazes 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.
California Firestorm
Josh and Holly face a California firestorm in a graphic novel adaptation with a nonfiction section.
Come here for
- Josh and Holly caught in a California forest firestorm
- A nonfiction section with facts and photos about the real-life event
Expect
- Art by Cassie Anderson and adapted text by Georgia Ball
- Family challenges and a newfound friendship with Josh’s cousin Holly
Where it sits
| Historical Comics | 50% |
|---|---|
| Survival Stories | 44% |
| Action Comics | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action Comics
- Historical Comics
- Disasters & Natural Hazards
- Authors
- Lauren Tarshis
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- February 3, 2026
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Wildfire survival · Family challenges · Cousin friendship
- Reading lane
- Action Comics
Book 13 in the i Survived Graphic Novel series.