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 and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.
bPraise for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: The Graphic Novel: /b The first installment of Tarshis' sprawling prose disaster oeuvre for young readers is reimagined in visually interesting full-color comic panels that support its recognizable thrilling pace and convenient twists. Many of the most exciting scenes are largely wordless, spotlighting the propulsive action amid growing tensions. A fresh and interesting adaptation, making for an easy crowd pleaser. -- iKirkus Reviews/i Dark, subdued, inky art sets a somber tone, while a parade of mostly small panels builds suspense and promises to engage readers. -- iJody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA/i bPraise for Lauren Tarshis's I Survived chapter books: /b bPraise for iI Survived the American Revolution, 1776/i: /b Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative. -- iSchool Library Journal/i bPraise for iI Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79/i: /b Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect. -- iBooklist/i bPraise for iI Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863/i: /b Informative and breathlessly paced. -- iKirkus Reviews/i bPraise for iI Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001/i: /b [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. -- iKirkus Reviews/i bPraise for iI Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005/i: /b 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. -- iBooklist/i bPraise for iI Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916/i: /b A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. -- iSchool Library Journal/i bPraise for iI Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912/i: /b The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages. -- iKirkus Reviews/i