I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (Graphic Novel)
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 7–12 · 2020 · Est. 50 min read

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (Graphic Novel)

By Lauren Tarshis, Haus Studio (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the I Survived: The Graphic Novel series

A boy faces his fears as a shark terrorizes a New Jersey town.

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160 pages· 4,420 words· Est. 50 min read
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Chet Roscow enjoys summer days with friends in a New Jersey town until news of a shark attack spreads fear. When he sees a fin in the creek, is it real or his imagination? Dive into this gripping tale based on the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks, where history meets high-stakes adventure. Will Chet survive the encounter?

From the publisher

A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis’s bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio!Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle’s little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days.But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air.So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he’s sure it’s his imagination running wild. It’s impossible he’s about to come face-to-face with a killer shark…rightBased on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis’s New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. Includes nonfiction back matter with historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks.Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, I Survived graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that’s sure to keep any reader turning the pages.

At a glance
Format
Pages
160
Words
4,420
Reading age
7–12
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
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
June 2, 2020
Publisher
Graphix
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338120950

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