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I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 — Content Guide for Parents

By Lauren TarshisScholastic, Incorporated2018ISBN 9780545919821114 pages
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the historic grizzly bear attacks in Glacier National Park in this latest installment of the groundbreaking I Survived series.No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier before . . . until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier National Park every year, and it's always been a place where she can forget her troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a heartbreaking reminder of the past.Then Mel comes face-to-face with the mighty grizzly. Now her only thought is one of survival. Mel will soon be a part of one of the most tragic seasons in the history of America's national parks - a summer of terror that will forever change ideas about how grizzlies and humans can exist together in the wild.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes depictions of violence as it recounts the real-life grizzly bear attacks in 1967, where two young women were killed by bears. This violence is central to the story's plot. The book contains scary elements related to the bear attacks, which are described as a summer of terror in Glacier National Park. The protagonist faces life-threatening situations, contributing to the suspense and fear in the narrative.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have violence?

    The book includes depictions of violence as it recounts the real-life grizzly bear attacks in 1967, where two young women were killed by bears. This violence is central to the story's plot.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have scary content?

    The book contains scary elements related to the bear attacks, which are described as a summer of terror in Glacier National Park. The protagonist faces life-threatening situations, contributing to the suspense and fear in the narrative.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions in the book. The focus is on the historical events of the bear attacks rather than on race or ethnicity.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The language is appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have climate change?

    No explicit climate themes present in the book. The story focuses on the historical context of the bear attacks and survival rather than environmental issues.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have sexual identity?

    No sexual content present in the book. The narrative focuses on survival and the historical context of the bear attacks.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have gender roles?

    While the main character is a girl, the book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on survival and the events of the bear attacks rather than on gender dynamics.

  • Does I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters mentioned in the book. The narrative focuses on the historical events surrounding the grizzly bear attacks in Glacier National Park.