I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012 · Est. 1.5 hour read

I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Written by Lauren Tarshis · Illustrated by Scott Dawson

Book #5 in the I Survived series

A young boy navigates the challenges of growing up in San Francisco during the early 20th century, including the devastating 1906 earthquake

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112 pages· 9,717 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In bustling 1906 San Francisco, ten-year-old Leo thrives as a newsboy, exploring a city alive with change. But when a catastrophic earthquake strikes, his world is shattered. Stranded in a city engulfed by flames and chaos, Leo must navigate the ruins to survive. Can he find the strength and courage to endure one of history's most terrifying disasters? As the city crumbles around him, every decision could mean life or death. Dive into a gripping tale of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable destruction.

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The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page!Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco – not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he’s free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible. But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo’s world is shaken – literally – and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster? The I SURVIVED series continues with another thrilling story of a boy caught in one of history’s most terrifying disasters!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
9,717
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about San FranciscoBooks about natural disastersBooks about CaliforniaBooks about 20th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545206990

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