Reviews

I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005, by Lauren Tarshis

monicaflamin's review against another edition

*read for a tween book club*

i preferred this story more than i survived #1 because this story felt more fleshed out and concise. i also thought barry was very strong and had a very kind heart while dealing with the stress of a natural disaster and being separated from his family.

rockshaw22's review against another edition

5.0

In third grade we teach historical fiction as one of our genres. I always read an “I Survived” book to my students when we introduce it. They love these books and so do I!

rns1108's review

adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

5.0

nerdgirl's review against another edition

3.0

I can see why the kids at the library love this series so much. It has nothing vit adventure and isn't long. I enjoyed the book, but didn't love it. The action scenes were well written though.

aus10england's review

challenging informative tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Another solid installment in this series! I think a young reader would really be able to tell what it was like going through such a terrorizing event. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit

cvangogh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

landscapesofink's review against another edition

3.0

This was a very eye-opening read, and I felt it was pretty realistic too! Such an insight into the events of the hurricane back in 2005. I was terrified when

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he was ripped off the roof by the wind

and also when

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he saw that house coming at him when he was gripping the tree trunk.

I loved the family dynamic to this story, the way the dad

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played music to the sound of the wind, and how he comforted them.

I'm glad they were reunited.

rachieturtle's review against another edition

4.0

This is a really good short book that captures the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. I've decided to read this to my 2nd graders when we start our unit on air and weather.

mjmbecky's review against another edition

5.0

I definitely see why this is a Beehive Award nominee. Great little read. Gripping.

lizpatanders's review against another edition

3.0

A fast and adventurous read with some factual information at the end. I totally see why middle grade readers are as into this series as my patrons.