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I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 — Content Guide for Parents

By Lauren TarshisScholastic, Incorporated2016-02-23ISBN 9780545658508112 pages
I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937

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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 provides a birds-eye view of one of America's most ghastly accidents ever be captured on film, the Hindenburg Disaster of 1937.
The greatest flying machine ever built is about to crash...
For eleven-year-old Hugo Ballard, flying on the "Hindenburg" is a dream come true. Hugo, his parents, and his four-year-old sister, Gertie, are making the thrilling four-thousand-mile journey across the Atlantic in a zeppelin as big as the "Titanic."
But as the zeppelin gets ready to land, a blast rocks the "Hindenburg "and fire consumes the ship. The entire disaster lasts a mere thirty-two seconds, but in those few seconds, Hugo finds himself separated from his family and in a desperate race to escape the flames. The "Hindenburg" is doomed. And so, it seems, is Hugo. Will he survive this historic disaster?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book depicts a violent disaster as the Hindenburg airship catches fire during landing, leading to a chaotic and dangerous situation for the characters. The protagonist, Hugo, experiences a desperate race to escape the flames. The book includes scary elements as it describes the Hindenburg disaster, with characters facing life-threatening situations and the chaos of a fire. The narrative is intended to evoke tension and fear appropriate for the historical context.

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have violence?

    The book depicts a violent disaster as the Hindenburg airship catches fire during landing, leading to a chaotic and dangerous situation for the characters. The protagonist, Hugo, experiences a desperate race to escape the flames.

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have scary content?

    The book includes scary elements as it describes the Hindenburg disaster, with characters facing life-threatening situations and the chaos of a fire. The narrative is intended to evoke tension and fear appropriate for the historical context.

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have religious themes?

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

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in the book. The narrative focuses on the disaster and the experiences of the main character, Hugo, without addressing racial issues.

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The content is appropriate for the target age group, focusing on adventure and survival.

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on the historical event of the Hindenburg disaster without discussing environmental issues.

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on the historical event and the survival story of the main character.

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a young male protagonist, but the story centers on the disaster rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster 1937 have lgbtq+ themes?

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