I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 | Content Warnings and Review

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis

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Quick Summary

Genre: Historical Fiction, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade

Recommended Age: 8 and up

Possibly Concerning Content* (details below)

🤬 Language: Level 1

❤️ Romance: Level 1

🛡️Violence: Level 2

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Review:

We read the graphic novel of this book and it was fantastic (as is to be expected of the I Survived series). If you've never read an I Survived book, they are a series of historical fiction books intending to teach children (middle grade and up) about historical events by writing a fictional character who lived through them.

This was LittleMan's first book in this series and though it was bloody and had a slow start he really enjoyed it and wants to try others in the graphic novel series. I would definitely recommend this for older middle grade ages because of the violence physically being on page. If that's something that bothers your kid, the book or audiobook version may be better.

If you like...

• Jaws

• Middle Grade Graphic Novels

• Historical Fiction for Kids

• Sharks

• History

  
  

Blurb:

"Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in Elm Hills, New Jersey. He has a job with his uncle Jerry at the local diner, three great friends, and the perfect summertime destination: cool, refreshing Matawan Creek.

But Chet's summer is interrupted by shocking news. A great white shark has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore, not far from Elm Hills. Everyone in town is talking about it. So when Chet sees something in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination...until he comes face-to-face with a bloodthirsty shark!" - From Amazon

Possibly Concerning Content Guide*

Click on the dropdown icon for details. May contain spoilers.

🤬 Language Level 1

None

❤️ Romance Level 1

None

🛡️ Violence Level 2

• Shark attacks - off page

• Past: People eaten by sharks - off page

• A boy is bitten and saved by his friends. There is blood in the water and on the boy.

‼️ Heads Up

None

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📍*Possibly Concerning Content Disclaimer: I try my best to include all relevant content notes, or possibly concerning content, but I may not catch everything and/or you may feel things are concerning that I do not. Please research individually if you’re sensitive to specific topics/subjects! 📍

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