I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- "Alaska tough". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday Earthquake -- struck.
The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people.
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of the disaster that changed our understanding of earth science -- and tested one boy in ways he never could have imagined. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.
Frequently asked questions
Is I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story centres on a very powerful earthquake and tsunamis, and includes a boy falling into a fissure and a bear destroying the family's cabin.
Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have scary content?
Found (Supporting): The story centres on a very powerful earthquake and tsunamis, and includes a boy falling into a fissure and a bear destroying the family's cabin.
Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have religion?
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Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have race & culture?
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Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have profanity?
Couldn't confirm: No source reports on the book's language, so we could not check for swear words.
Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23) have gender & orientation?
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