I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived Graphic Novel #14) (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · Est. 50 min read

I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 (I Survived Graphic Novel #14) (Graphic Novel)

Written by Lauren Tarshis · Illustrated by Peter Wartman

Part of the I Survived Graphix series

A city kid faces fear and survival during the Pearl Harbor attack.

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160 pages· 4,446 words· Est. 50 min read· ~530L
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Danny Crane, a tough city kid, dreams of returning to New York City from Hawaii. But when fighter planes fill the skies and bombs rain down on Pearl Harbor, his plans are shattered. As chaos erupts, Danny must confront his deepest fears and find a way to survive the infamous day. Will his street smarts be enough to navigate the devastation and protect his family? Dive into this gripping graphic novel that blends historical events with high-stakes drama, capturing the intensity of a pivotal moment in history.

From the publisher

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis’s bestselling I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Peter Wartman.A day no one will ever forget… Danny Crane and his mom moved from New York City to Pearl City, Hawaii two months ago. Every day since, Danny has been making a plan to get back to NYC. He’s not afraid of the crime or dark alleys there. And he’s not afraid to stow away on the next ship out of Pearl Harbor.But that morning, the skies fill with fighter planes. Bombs pound the harbor. Bullets rain down on the beaches. Danny is shocked – and, for the first time, truly afraid. He’s a tough city kid. But can Danny survive the day that will live in infamy?Lauren Tarshis’s New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in this pulse-pounding 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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Words
4,446
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~530L
Themes & topics
Books about World War IIBooks about Pearl HarborBooks about friendshipBooks about familiesBooks about immigration and relocation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
July 7, 2026
Publisher
Graphix
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781546137764

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