Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived Graphic Novel #5)

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  • Life Science
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Comics / Graphic Narrative
  • Expedition / Survival
  • Nature Narrative / Field Discovery

The graphic edition of I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 makes Melody read a bear's position and movement while fear pushes her toward the wrong response. Visualized safety decisions and nonfiction backmatter link the attack to the larger history of human-bear coexistence in Glacier.

The science inside

  • Animals & Zoology
  • Ecosystems

Your child will meet:

  • Running, sudden movement, distance, food, and surprise can affect the course of a human-bear encounter.
  • A wild bear's behavior should be interpreted through evidence and context rather than assigning it human motives.
  • The 1967 attacks changed how parks approached visitor behavior and coexistence with grizzlies.

Use it this way

Use three consecutive panels from the encounter to mark bear evidence, Melody's fear response, and the safer principle the book names. Compare the historical scene with current official park guidance, and do not rehearse bear encounters outdoors or rely on fiction as a safety manual.

Parent effort: Simple activity

A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Berat Pekmezci.

No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before... until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. Mel loves it here -- the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past.

Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly. She knows basic bear safety: Don't turn your back. Don't make any sudden movements. And most importantly: Don't run.

That last one is the hardest for Mel; she's been running from her problems all her life. If she wants to survive tonight, she'll have to find the courage to face her fear.

Based on the real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, this bold graphic novel tells the story of one of the most tragic seasons in the history of America's national parks -- a summer of terror that forever changed ideas about how grizzlies and humans can exist together in the wild.

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.

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