46 pages • 1 hour read
Lauren TarshisI Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis follows 10-year-old Chet Roscow living with his uncle in New Jersey during a summer plagued by shark attacks. Despite initial disbelief and a failed prank on his friends, Chet ultimately encounters a shark in Matawan Creek, undergoes a terrifying attack, and heroically warns the town, learning the value of friendship and community. The book includes themes of animal attacks and injury.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis is well-received for its thrilling and fast-paced narrative, engaging young readers with historical fiction. Positively noted for its educational value and action-filled plot, the book’s main criticism centers on its predictability and simplified language. Overall, it's praised as an accessible and exciting read for children.
Who Should Read I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916?
Readers who enjoy historical adventure novels with intense survival themes, particularly fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, would find I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis compelling. Ideal for middle-grade readers, it mixes real-life events with gripping fictionalized narratives.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
610L