Book Series · 8 Books

I Escaped Books

In order from I Escaped North Korea! to I Escaped the Gold Rush Fever.

The I Escaped series is a set of 8 chapter books by Scott Peters and Ellie Crowe, published between 2019 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 120 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

I Escaped North Korea!

By Scott Peters, Ellie Crowe

A young boy risks everything to escape North Korea's oppression.

110 pages

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Summary: Dae, a 14-year-old boy, faces hunger and danger after his father is taken to a labor camp in North Korea. Alone, he dreams of crossing into China to save his family. Can he survive the perilous journey and find freedom? This gripping tale of courage and survival will keep you on the edge of your seat as Dae battles against overwhelming odds. Will he succeed in his daring escape, or will the oppressive regime crush his hopes? Dive into this thrilling adventure to discover Dae's fate.

In reading order

I Escaped Series

8 books · Published 2019–2024

#1 in Series

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$858

I Escaped North Korea!

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

A young boy risks everything to escape North Korea's oppression.

#5 in Series

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$1597

I Escaped The Donner Party

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Trapped in a frozen pass, Zeke must escape starvation and blizzards on the Oregon Trail.

#15

#15 in Series

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$958

I Escaped the Saltwater Crocodile

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Two siblings face a stormy night and a lurking crocodile. Can they survive?

#16

#16 in Series

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$958

I Escaped WWII Pearl Harbor

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A teen braves chaos to rescue his father during Pearl Harbor's attack.

Series

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$1248

I Escaped the California Camp Fire

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Home alone with his little sister, a teen must flee a wildfire racing through town.

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$958

I Escaped Pirates in the Caribbean

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A young sailor must escape pirates or face a deserted island fate.

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I Escaped The Tower of London

Chapter Book · 2021

A teen fights for freedom from a notorious pirate's grip.

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$1398

I Escaped the Gold Rush Fever

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A runaway girl faces danger in the Gold Rush's chaos to save her father.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I Escaped series?

There are 8 books in the I Escaped series. It began with I Escaped North Korea! in 2019, and the newest book, I Escaped the Gold Rush Fever, was published in 2022.