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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Didn't hate it, didn't love it. Granted, I read it in 15 minutes so it seemed really fast-paced. I like Nya best because cats are always the best. The ending was cute. It's not bad, definitely good for the age group.
My son and I have been discussing this book for a while now because there's just so much information. I didn't even know about all of this happening. The "gaman" of the Japanese is quite amazing.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
A student loaned me 3 books in the I Survived series. This is a review of the series so far. These books are a good introduction to important historical events. They provide good information, an engaging story, and are short enough to appeal to students who like history but are daunted by long books.
{My thoughts} – Ben is a sweet boy that is having a difficult time dealing with the loss of his dad. Since his dad had passed away he had more or less been pushing away all his friends and family. When anyone would check up on them he would send them away, because all he’d wanted was to be left alone.
His dad had planned a trip for the family to go and visit Shogahama. Shogahama is where his dad had grown up. Even though his dad had passed away his mom decided to continue on with the trip. She’d felt it would be helpful for both Ben and his younger brother Harry to get away for awhile. She also thought learning more about their dad and where he came from could be beneficial to them.
Ben distances himself from everyone there. He declines invitations to go out and spend time with others. He declines spending time with his younger brother. Then one day the earthquake happens. Ben’s quick thinking helps to save his and his brothers life. Next the tsunami hits. Ben and his family get separated during it. He uses the knowledge of the stories his dad had told him to help keep himself safe.
He finds his way back to shore and safety. Although he goes through a very scary ordeal, for a child his age, he handles things beyond his years.
This was a really fun book to read. It takes you through a course of natural disasters and helps to show you ways in which to handle yourself. I think that any child that has been effected by a situation similar to this, has the potential to relate to it. Even those that haven’t been affected can easily relate to the story within the pages of this book.
I look forward to reading the next book in the series soon.
His dad had planned a trip for the family to go and visit Shogahama. Shogahama is where his dad had grown up. Even though his dad had passed away his mom decided to continue on with the trip. She’d felt it would be helpful for both Ben and his younger brother Harry to get away for awhile. She also thought learning more about their dad and where he came from could be beneficial to them.
Ben distances himself from everyone there. He declines invitations to go out and spend time with others. He declines spending time with his younger brother. Then one day the earthquake happens. Ben’s quick thinking helps to save his and his brothers life. Next the tsunami hits. Ben and his family get separated during it. He uses the knowledge of the stories his dad had told him to help keep himself safe.
He finds his way back to shore and safety. Although he goes through a very scary ordeal, for a child his age, he handles things beyond his years.
This was a really fun book to read. It takes you through a course of natural disasters and helps to show you ways in which to handle yourself. I think that any child that has been effected by a situation similar to this, has the potential to relate to it. Even those that haven’t been affected can easily relate to the story within the pages of this book.
I look forward to reading the next book in the series soon.
adventurous
informative
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
My students were all so excited to study tsunamis, it made me want to read this story. I like how these books introduce a historical disaster or event to children.
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
Bleah. Worst of the series, which is generally okay. This one, though, reeeeaaaalllly strains the limits of believability.