I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964

In "The Great Alaska Earthquake," bestselling author Lauren Tarshis recounts the harrowing tale of eleven-year-old Jack living in the wilds of Alaska during the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, the largest recorded earthquake in US history. As the ground shakes with a tremendous 9.2 magnitude, Jack must navigate through the chaos of destruction, facing both the dangers of nature and his own strengths in a land filled with grizzlies and wolves. The story combines thrilling action with a poignant look at survival and resilience, enhanced by nonfiction backmatter that provides further insights into this monumental event.