I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived #2): Volume 2

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Paperback
Author: Lauren Tarshis
Illustrator: Scott Dawson
Publisher: Scholastic
Publish Date: September 2010
Series: I Survived
Language: English
Reading Level: 3.9
EAN: 9780545206952

Overview

Based on true events! It’s the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek?

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!

Details

Pages: 112
Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.5 in
Lexile Score: 610
Interest Level: Middle Grade (MG)
Point Value: 1
ISBN: 0545206952

Awards

2014 Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Honor Book (Children's Book)