46 pages • 1 hour read
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I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis follows 10-year-old Chet Roscow living with his uncle in New Jersey during a summer plagued by shark attacks. Despite initial disbelief and a failed prank on his friends, Chet ultimately encounters a shark in Matawan Creek, undergoes a terrifying attack, and heroically warns the town, learning the value of friendship and community. The book includes themes of animal attacks and injury.
I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis is well-received for its thrilling and fast-paced narrative, engaging young readers with historical fiction. Positively noted for its educational value and action-filled plot, the book’s main criticism centers on its predictability and simplified language. Overall, it's praised as an accessible and exciting read for children.
Readers who enjoy historical adventure novels with intense survival themes, particularly fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, would find I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis compelling. Ideal for middle-grade readers, it mixes real-life events with gripping fictionalized narratives.
Lexile Level
610LLife/Time: Childhood & Youth
Natural World: Animals
Relationships: Friendship
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Animals
History: World