I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
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The disaster felt around the world...
It's hard enough that Ben is visiting his dad's hometown in Japan only four months after his death. But one morning, Ben's grief turns to fear when a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village where he's staying. His family narrowly escapes a collapsing house, only to find that the ocean is rising up. Ben and his family are swept away — and pulled apart — by a devastating tsunami.
Now Ben is alone, stranded in an unfamiliar country thousands of miles from home. Can Ben find enough courage and strength to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time?
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series is brought to life like never before in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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Lauren Tarshis. (2025). I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011. Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Lauren Tarshis. 2025. I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011. Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Lauren Tarshis, I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011. Scholastic Inc, 2025.
MLA Citation (style guide)Lauren Tarshis. I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011. Scholastic Inc, 2025.
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The disaster felt around the world...
It's hard enough that Ben is visiting his dad's hometown in Japan only four months after his death. But one morning, Ben's grief turns to fear when a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village where he's staying. His family narrowly escapes a collapsing house, only to find that the ocean is rising up. Ben and his family are swept away — and pulled apart — by a devastating tsunami.
Now Ben is alone, stranded in an unfamiliar country thousands of miles from home. Can Ben find enough courage and strength to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time?
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series is brought to life like never before in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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The disaster felt around the world...
It's hard enough that Ben is visiting his dad's hometown in Japan only four months after his death. But one morning, Ben's grief turns to fear when a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village where he's staying. His family narrowly escapes a collapsing house, only to find that the ocean is rising up. Ben and his family are swept away — and pulled apart — by a devastating tsunami.
Now Ben is alone, stranded in an unfamiliar country thousands of miles from home. Can Ben find enough courage and strength to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time?
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series is brought to life like never before in this graphic novel...
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