catwhisperflubbs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
ttrinityy's review against another edition
5.0
i don’t know how to rate this because again it’s for children but at least it brings up my reading goal
briipearl's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Another graphic novel/middle grade selection to read over the summer, as I’m trying to feel out for a potential classroom library. I love the original I Survived stories - so, was excited to pick up the graphic editions. This one did not disappoint.
Great illustrations, comfortable/flowing dialogue, and loved the historical accuracy of the primary source documents in the back.
Definitely going to be hunting more of these down!
Great illustrations, comfortable/flowing dialogue, and loved the historical accuracy of the primary source documents in the back.
Definitely going to be hunting more of these down!
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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This is my favorite book in the series of those I've read so far (Also, so excited to see another elusive girl main character in this series!).
Tarshis nicely handles the respecting wildlife storyline that was so clumsily presented in [b:I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916|8500194|I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived, #2)|Lauren Tarshis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388195157l/8500194._SX50_.jpg|13366052]. I really appreciate that, though certainly dangerous, the bears in this story are not the villains. Humans are presented as the problem and changes are made to help prevent future incidents.
Unlike the other books I've read in the series, this one jumps into the action nearly immediately. Usually the books take a lot of time to present the setting and the issue the character is struggling with before the actual disaster/event. This one gives a bit of background then throws the reader into the action. A much more interesting reading experience. At the end of each chapter, I wanted to know what happened next.
Fast-paced with good information worked in about grizzly behaviors, how to make your presence known when hiking, and what to do if you come across a grizzly. The backmatter reinforces this information and includes a diagram on how to tell grizzlies from black bears, a brief history of grizzly populations in America, and further resources to explore.
An exciting read that works in dealing with grief, respecting and protecting wildlife, and the power to make change.
This is my favorite book in the series of those I've read so far (Also, so excited to see another elusive girl main character in this series!).
Tarshis nicely handles the respecting wildlife storyline that was so clumsily presented in [b:I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916|8500194|I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived, #2)|Lauren Tarshis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388195157l/8500194._SX50_.jpg|13366052]. I really appreciate that, though certainly dangerous, the bears in this story are not the villains. Humans are presented as the problem and changes are made to help prevent future incidents.
Unlike the other books I've read in the series, this one jumps into the action nearly immediately. Usually the books take a lot of time to present the setting and the issue the character is struggling with before the actual disaster/event. This one gives a bit of background then throws the reader into the action. A much more interesting reading experience. At the end of each chapter, I wanted to know what happened next.
Fast-paced with good information worked in about grizzly behaviors, how to make your presence known when hiking, and what to do if you come across a grizzly. The backmatter reinforces this information and includes a diagram on how to tell grizzlies from black bears, a brief history of grizzly populations in America, and further resources to explore.
An exciting read that works in dealing with grief, respecting and protecting wildlife, and the power to make change.
teenytinylibrary's review against another edition
3.0
The I Survived series is one of the most popular chapter book series we have at the library. I have found them for kids time and time again, but never read one. I am planning an I Survived! at the library event for January, so I decided to pick a few up and read them. I was impressed by quality of the story. There was the main conflict - grizzlies acting crazy - but also some subplots that helped flesh out the narrative and characters. I feel good about recommending these and will definitely pick up a few more to read.
ashes2ashes's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series! Although it is geared more towards elementary/middle school-aged children, the stories are always fun to read. And, the information regarding the historical event featured in the book is always interesting. I had no idea about the Grizzly attacked of 1967 in Glacier National Park, but I learned a lot about them from this quick read.
aus10england's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I liked this one! Really enjoyed that the author wasn’t afraid to make a dark middle grade book, quick read but really engaging.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Gore
danileah07's review
adventurous
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
therearenobadbooks's review against another edition
5.0
This collection is fun. They're right to the point and the author can create so action, climax, and ending in so few pages, giving us the crucial information about the event being portraited. They're great to introduce these events to kids in the classroom.