Library's review
The harrowing experiences of the young survivors of five notable disasters are recounted. Each chapter concludes with a case file featuring fascinating facts, primary source documents, and notes by the author that should inspire further research. Author’s Notes, Bibliography.
Genres
Publication
Scholastic Inc. (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 176 pages
Description
"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The Children's Blizzard, 1888 The Titanic Disaster, 1912 The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919 The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 The Henryville Tornado, 2012"--
Awards
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2016)
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Honor — 2017)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
176
Physical description
176 p.; 8.1 inches
ISBN
0545782244 / 9780545782241
DDC/MDS
| 363.34092 |