I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 (I Survived, 18)

I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 (I Survived, 18)

by Lauren Tarshis (Author), Lauren Tarshis (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Published: 29 Jan 2019

ISBN 10: 1338317385
ISBN 13: 9781338317381

Media 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

Author Bio
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. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the September 11 attacks, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, among others. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.