Praise for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912:"The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916:"A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. " — School Library JournalPraise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005:"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." — BooklistPraise for I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001:"[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." — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863:"Informative and breathlessly paced." — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79:"Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect." — Booklist
Praise for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912:
"The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916:
"A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. " — School Library Journal
Praise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005:
"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." — Booklist
Praise for I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001:
"[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." — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863:
"Informative and breathlessly paced." — Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79:
"Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect." — Booklist
With long nights and cold days, it’s the perfect time for kids to cozy up with a good book. From our rediscovered young reader classic — Mr. Popper’s Penguins — to a mysterious hotel, these books are full of wintery hijinks and adventures for kids to enjoy!
Make sure all your little valentines get a gift they’ll definitely love this month with our top picks for young readers. We have new installments in the popular I Survived, Unwanteds, and Bravelands series; a fun new sports read by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata; a kick-off to an exciting new fantasy series; and more. Check […]