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I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 ( I Survived) (Paperback) by Lauren Tarshis
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Eleven-year-old Japanese-American Owen has been in Japan for his sixth-grade year. By March, he finally feels like he's getting the hang of the new culture. But early one morning, everything changesNand Owen suddenly finds himself just trying to survive one of history's most devastating disasters.Book Synopsis
The disaster felt around the world . . .Visiting his dad's hometown in Japan four months after his father's death would be hard enough for Ben. But one morning the pain turns to fear: first, a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village, nearly toppling his uncle's house. Then the ocean waters rise and Ben and his family are swept away-and pulled apart-by a terrible tsunami.Now Ben is alone, stranded in a strange country a million miles from home. Can he fight hard enough to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time?Review Quotes
Praise for I SURVIVED THE ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001: [Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs -- short- and long-term -- while ending on an upward beat. --KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for I SURVIVED THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, 1912: The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages. --KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for I SURVIVED THE SHARK ATTACKS OF 1916: This is a gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALPraise for I SURVIVED HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005: Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero. --BOOKLISTAbout The Author
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the September 11 attacks, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, among others. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 83
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action + Adventure / Survival Stories, Historical / Asia
Series Title: I Survived
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
Author: Lauren Tarshis
Language: English
Street Date: August 27, 2013
TCIN: 14614859
UPC: 9780545459372
Item Number (DPCI): 059-03-4811
Origin: Made in the USA
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