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I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 — Content Guide for Parents

By Lauren TarshisScholastic Incorporated2018ISBN 9780545919777144 pages
I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

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

About this book

Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the Children's Blizzard of 1888 in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.

Eleven-year-old John Hale has already survived one brutal Dakota winter, and now he's about to experience one of the deadliest blizzards in American history. The storm of 1888 was a monster, a frozen hurricane that slammed into America's midwest without warning. Within hours, America's prairie would be buried under ten feet of snow. Hundreds would be dead, thousands terrified and lost and freezing. John never wanted to move to the wide-open prairie. He's a city kid, not a tough pioneer! But his inner strength is seriously tested when he finds himself trapped in the blinding snow, the wind like a giant crushing hammer, pounding him over and over again. Will John ever find his way home?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    While the book discusses a deadly blizzard that resulted in fatalities, it does not depict violence between characters. The focus is on survival during a natural disaster rather than interpersonal violence. The book features a terrifying blizzard described as a 'frozen hurricane' that caught people by surprise, leading to a life-or-death struggle for survival. This could be considered scary for younger readers, but the framing is within the context of historical events.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have violence?

    While the book discusses a deadly blizzard that resulted in fatalities, it does not depict violence between characters. The focus is on survival during a natural disaster rather than interpersonal violence.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have scary content?

    The book features a terrifying blizzard described as a 'frozen hurricane' that caught people by surprise, leading to a life-or-death struggle for survival. This could be considered scary for younger readers, but the framing is within the context of historical events.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes present in the narrative.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The narrative focuses on the survival story of an eleven-year-old boy during a historical blizzard without addressing racial issues.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The search results indicate that the content is appropriate for the target audience, with no instances of strong language.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have climate change?

    The book discusses a historical blizzard but does not engage with themes of climate activism or environmentalism. It focuses on the events of the blizzard rather than broader climate issues.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results confirm that there are no language issues or sexual themes in the narrative.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have gender roles?

    The book features a male protagonist and does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on survival rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the historical context and survival aspects of the story without reference to LGBTQ+ content.