I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

by Lauren Tarshis illustrated by Scott Dawson
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I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
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An 11-year-old boy's experience during the earthquake of the century unfolds in this historical fiction thriller.
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It's seven o'clock on the morning of April 18, 1906, and Leo has sold almost all his newspapers. Then two thugs jump him and steal the gold nugget from his pocket. Together with his pesky friend Morris, they come up with a plan to get the nugget back. But will the plan work against two of the toughest bullies in town?

Just when they're about to find out, the earthquake hits, and the building they're in collapses—trapping Wilkie, one of the bullies! Should Leo and Morris save him? Is it worth risking their lives to chase the other thug, who has the gold nugget? With life and death on the line, every second counts!

Lovers of suspense and adventure will devour this spellbinding tale of survival during the greatest natural disaster in California's history. Includes ten pages of earthquake facts!

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About this Series

With heart-pounding action and high emotional stakes, this well-researched fiction series brings historical disasters to life through the eyes of people who experience them. Each chapter book puts an ordinary kid in the middle of a terrifying event, from a devastating hurricane to an infamous shipwreck. With determination and a bit of luck, these characters survive dangerous situations, reunite with their friends and families, and start to rebuild their lives.

Told in short, gripping chapters with striking black-and-white illustrations, the I Survived stories keep readers on the edges of their seats as they learn about important current events and moments in history. Thoughtful author's notes provide additional background information, timelines, and research and writing tips.

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Product Details

    • Grades: 3 - 5
    • Ages: 8 - 11
  • Product Type: Book
  • Page Count: 112 pages
  • Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
  • Language: English
  • ISBN 13: 978-0-545-20699-0