There are 25 books in the I Survived series. The newest book is I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 .

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An exciting graphic novel adventure, combining historical fact
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Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck - he and his
little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing
the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting
places…
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I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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Based on true events! It's the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek?

Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in Elm Hills, New Jersey. He has a job…

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I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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The horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century.

Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to…

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I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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70 years later, the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes to life for a new generation of readers!

History's most terrifying moments are brought vividly to life in the action-packed fictional I SURVIVED series! Do you have what it takes to survive ... the bombing of Pearl Harbor?Eleven-year-old Danny Crane is…

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I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page!

Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with…
On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. A powerful addition to the gripping I Survived series.

The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his Uncle Benny, his dad's best friend at the fire department where they both work. Benny taught…

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I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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The bloodiest battle in American history is under way . . .

It's 1863, and Thomas and his little sister, Birdie, have fled the farm where they were born and raised as slaves. Following the North Star, looking for freedom, they soon cross paths with a Union soldier. Everything changes:…

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I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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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…

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I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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One of the darkest periods in history...

In a Jewish ghetto, Max Rosen and his sister Zena struggle to live after their father is taken away by the Nazis. With barely enough food to survive, the siblings make a daring escape from Nazi soldiers into the nearby forest.Max and Zena…

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I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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Could an entire city really burn to the ground?

Oscar Starling never wanted to come to Chicago. But then Oscar finds himself not just in the heart of the big city, but in the middle of a terrible fire! No one knows exactly how it began, but one thing is…

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I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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A destructive force is about to hit the city of Joplin...

Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries,…

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I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis provides a birds-eye view of one of America's most ghastly accidents ever be captured on film, the Hindenburg Disaster of 1937.

The greatest flying machine ever built is about to crash...For eleven-year-old Hugo Ballard, flying on the Hindenburg is a dream come true.…

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I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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The mountain exploded with the power of ten million tons of dynamite...

Eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe has grown up with the beautiful Mount St. Helens always in the background. She's hiked its winding trails, dived into its cold lakes, and fished for trout in its streams. Just looking at Mount St.…

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I Survived the American Revolution, 1776

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.

British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape.Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He was only…

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I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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Eleven-year-old John Hale has already survived one brutal Dakota winter, and now he's about to experience one of the deadliest blizzards in American history. The storm of 1888 was a monster, a frozen hurricane that slammed into America's midwest without warning. Within hours, America's prairie would be buried under ten…

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I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the historic grizzly bear attacks in Glacier National Park in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.

No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier before . . . until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come…

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I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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This installment in the New York Times bestselling I Survived series from Lauren Tarshis shines a spotlight on the Normandy landings, just in time for the 75th anniversary of D-Day!

A battle that would change the course of World War II...Eleven-year-old Paul's French village has been under Nazi control for…
100 years ago, a killer wave of molasses struck a crowded Boston neighborhood. Discover the story of this strange disaster in the next book in the New York Times bestselling I Survived series.

A deadly - and strange - disaster. It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from…

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I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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California continues to be ravaged by devastating wildfires. Lauren Tarshis's heart-pounding story tells of two children who battle the terrifying flames and -- despite the destruction -- find hope in the ashes.

The people of Northern California were used to living with the threat of wildfires. But nothing could have…

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I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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More than a century later, the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is still America's deadliest disaster. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving the horrible event churns with page-turning action and bold hope.

The city of Galveston, Texas, was booming. Perched on an island off the southern coast of Texas, Galveston…

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I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910

By Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson (illustrator) ,

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The Wellington snow slide of 1910 was―and still is―the deadliest avalanche in America’s history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving the frozen nightmare pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.

The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high.…

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I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964

I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964

The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.

It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping…

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I Survived the Black Death, 1348 (I Survived #24)

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The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable
proportions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide.
Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulses
with terror, action, and hope.

In this gripping story about the first wave of the plague, I Survived
readers will travel…