I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010 · Est. 1.5 hour read

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

By Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the I Survived series

A young boy must navigate a series of challenges and dangers in a small New Jersey town during the summer of 1916

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112 pages· 9,515 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In the summer of 1916, Chet Roscow enjoys life in Elm Hills, New Jersey, until a great white shark terrorizes the Jersey shore. As rumors swirl, Chet dismisses the danger—until he encounters the predator in Matawan Creek. Can he and his friends escape the jaws of terror, or will the summer end in tragedy? Dive into this thrilling tale of survival and courage.

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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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Format
Pages
112
Words
9,515
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about the oceanBooks about sharksBooks about 20th centuryBooks about 1900-1949
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
R
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
139514
Publication
Published
September 1, 2010
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545206952

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