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History's most terrifying events are brought vividly to life in this New York Times bestselling series! Get ready for summer reading with a special edition of I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912! 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 to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever. Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this New York Times bestselling series. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with more facts about the disaster.

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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 American Revolution, 1776: Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative. -- School Library Journal 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 Praise for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863: Informative and breathlessly paced. -- Kirkus Reviews 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 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 Shark Attacks of 1916: A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers. -- School Library Journal

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Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.

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