Lauren Tarshis
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived Graphic Novel #2)
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Comics / Graphic Narrative
- Expedition / Survival
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
The graphic edition of I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 makes Chet and the reader inspect a gray fin in Matawan Creek while fear from earlier coastal attacks shapes every interpretation. Panels, historical facts, and photographs turn observation and shark uncertainty into the engine of the escape.
The science inside
- Animals & Zoology
- Oceans & Marine Life
Your child will meet:
- A partial visual observation such as a fin is not enough to identify an animal with certainty.
- Shark species differ in habitat use and behavior, including how they move through coastal or creek environments.
- Scientific conclusions require evidence beyond rumor, fear, or a dramatic image.
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A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 , with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio!
Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days.
But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air.
So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark... right?
Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. 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 historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks.
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