I Survived The Great Alaska Earthquake 1964, Hardcover, #23

The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. This story, written by Lauren Tarshis, tells of a child who survives this terrifying natural disaster. The story is full of exciting action and heartwarming hope.

In 1964, Alaska was a brand-new state, a vast land of stunning beauty and dangerous threats. Eleven-year-old Jack lived happily with his parents in a remote cabin, far from their nearest neighbors. There were more grizzlies and wolves than people, and the dark winter days were freezing at 30 degrees below zero. Jack always considered himself strong, Alaska tough. But then, the Good Friday Earthquake struck.

This earthquake, with a magnitude of 9.2, lasted nearly five minutes. It devastated downtown Anchorage and unleashed 30-foot tsunamis on coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. The tremors were felt across the globe. In the end, the earthquake caused billions of dollars in damage and claimed the lives of 129 people.

Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis shares the story of this disaster, which revolutionized our understanding of earth science and tested a young boy in unimaginable ways. The book also includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with additional facts and photos about the real-life event.