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

This is a graphic novelization of the previously released chapter book of the same name. One Thing You Should Know Before You Pick it Up: Reminds Me of: I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (novel) meets In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers: The Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days, Weeks, Months, and Years after the 9/11 Attacksġ) Lauren Tarshis is amazing with MG historical fiction.Ģ) This will be the 20th anniversary of 9/11.ģ) Fantastic buddy read if you have young readers in your life with questions about this infamous day. One Sentence Summary: NY Firefighter's son POV during 9/11, now in a GN adaptation! A big thank you to Lauren Tarshis for writing the original book to keep this story in our memories. There is a whole new generation who has no connection to this calamitous event without stories like these. Those of us who were alive on that day have very clear memories of where we were and what we were doing. The story of Lucas and his experiences on that day show the severity of the attack and the pain and suffering that resulted. This one particularly is being released in the year when we remember the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attack. Putting this series out in hardcover could not have come at a better time. It is difficult to keep that section full due to the popularity of the series and the fact that many of the items are published in paperback and the books break down more quickly due to all the checkouts. The kids I meet at my library really love our graphic novel section. I have been a fan of the I Survived series for many years and when the graphic novels started coming out I was thrilled. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event. 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.

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in bold graphic novels. But just as Lucas arrives at his uncle's firehouse, everything changes - and nothing will ever be the same again. It's a bright, beautiful day in New York. The next morning, Lucas takes the train to the city instead of the bus to school.

So when Lucas's parents decide the sport is too dangerous and he needs to quit, Lucas has to talk to his biggest fan. Benny taught Lucas everything about football. The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his Uncle Benny, his dad's best friend at the fire department where they both work. A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001, in time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

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