I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

By Lauren Tarshis

68 ratings 96 reviews 134 followers
Book 2 of 18 in the  I Survived Series
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 2 - 5R3.910272
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?

In the summer of 1916, ten year-old Chet Roscow is captivated by the local news: A great white shark has been attacking and killing people up and down the Atlantic coast, not far from Chet's hometown of Springfield, New Jersey.

Then one day, swimming with his friends, Chet sees something in the water ...
Publisher: Scholastic
Published on 9/16/2010
Binding: Paperback

Book Reviews (93)

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monkey14 monkey14

I loved this book! It has so much detail, this was one of my favorite books you should really read it!!!
johnbard109 johnbard109

It was awesome at the ending. My favorite part was that Neal's friend saved him from a shark in the water.
AwesomeBella022 AwesomeBella022

I thought it was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
AwesomeBella022 AwesomeBella022

I really liked the book, it had lots of details
shopkin305 shopkin305

once mom talked to the author
chloe5 chloe5

I would have been scared but still stay strong
Mrs. Linington Mrs. Linington

This book is about a boy named Chet who may not survive a shark. I enjoyed this book because of action. If you like excitement you will like I Survived.-Theryn
kaynev kaynev

I haven't read this book yet but I requested it to my la teacher so I can read it
maddie maddie

this book is amazing and I recommend it for everyone to read
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