I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916
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I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

Written by Lauren Tarshis
Book #2 in the I Survived Series
$5.99
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7 - 10
Reading age
112
Page count
92
Words per page
610L
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Sep 1, 2010
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Based on true events! It’s the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek?Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in Elm Hills, New Jersey. He has a job with his uncle Jerry at the local diner, three great friends, and the perfect summertime destination: cool, refreshing Matawan Creek. But Chet’s summer is interrupted by shocking news. A great white shark has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore, not far from Elm Hills. Everyone in town is talking about it. So when Chet sees something in the creek, he’s sure it’s his imagination. . . until he comes face-to-face with a bloodthirsty shark!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780545206952
    Publication Date
    September 1, 2010
    Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
    Page Count
    112
    Words Per Page
    92
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    995103507
    Lexile® Level
    610L
    Scholastic Level
    R
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    139514
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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