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I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23)

By Lauren Tarshis
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The most powerful earthquake in American history... Growing up in the Alaskan wilderness, Jackson has always prided himself on being tough. His family lives in a tiny cabin where their neighbours are grizzlies and wolves. The nearest store is a three-day walk away. Jackson loves his... Read More
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The most powerful earthquake in American history...

Growing up in the Alaskan wilderness, Jackson has always prided himself on being tough. His family lives in a tiny cabin where their neighbours are grizzlies and wolves. The nearest store is a three-day walk away. Jackson loves his life... until a fire destroys the family’s cabin, and they have to move to the town of Valdez.

Adjusting to fifth grade isn’t easy. And then Jackson has to face an earthquake of terrifying strength. As the ground shatters and tsunami waves crash into the coast, Jackson learns what it really means to be tough.

I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 is a gripping tale of courage and resilience in the face of nature's fury.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760266615

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Inc

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Scott Dawson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

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