I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Georgia Ball

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. If she wants to survive tonight, she'll have to find the courage to face her fear.īased on the real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, this bold graphic novel tells the story of one of the most tragic seasons in the history of America's national parks - a summer of terror that forever changed ideas about how grizzlies and humans can exist together in the wild. That last one is the hardest for Mel she's been running from her problems all her life. She knows basic bear safety: Don't turn your back.

Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past. Mel loves it here - the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before. Like many of her other books I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 has a section at the end of the novel that shares some real-life information and facts regarding September 11 including information on Osama Bin Laden’s role and his capture years later.A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Berat Pekmezci. In summary, I thought the illustrations really complimented the story and the choice of colors were on point. One can’t know truly what the first responders were feeling but Tarshis does a good job of creating the feeling of urgency and danger throughout the day. Readers will learn about the dangers of CTE and concussions, and they will also see a sliver of what firefighters experienced during that tragic day. While Uncle Benny attempts to help people who are fleeing the dust and devastation, Lucas realizes that his own father might also be responding to the terrible scene.Īuthor Lauren Tarshis is a master at portraying panic and confusion during different disasters and this book is a great example. Angry at the turn of events, Lucas sneaks off and takes the train to New York City to get Benny’s advice but arrives just when the planes hit the World Trade Towers.

Devastated Lucas turns to his Uncle Benny who is a firefighter like his Dad. After a particularly brutal hit, his family discovers he has CTE and must give up playing. I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 begins with a boy named Lucas who loves football. Review and Summary of I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 I earn a small commission for items purchased.

I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 by Georgia Ball