by Lauren Tarshis (Author), Lauren Tarshis (Author)
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Lauren Tarshis shines a spotlight on the story of the Normandy landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history and foundation for the Allied victory in World War II.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Published: 29 Jan 2019
ISBN 10: 1338317385
ISBN 13: 9781338317381
Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative. -- School Library Journal
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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