Book : I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916 - Lauren Tarshis

-Titulo Original : I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916

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Scholastic

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Based on true events! Its the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek? Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in Elm Hills, New Jersey. He has a job with his uncle Jerry at the local diner, three great friends, and the perfect summertime destination: cool, refreshing Matawan Creek.But Chets summer is interrupted by shocking news. A great white shark has been attacking swimmers along the Jersey shore, not far from Elm Hills. Everyone in town is talking about it. So when Chet sees something in the creek, hes sure its his imagination. . . until he comes face-to-face with a bloodthirsty shark! About the Author Lauren Tarshiss New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. From I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 There couldnt be a shark in the creek. That was crazy. Chet tried to laugh, but T.J. was still standing there with that terrified look on his face. And now Dewey was rushing through the water towards the grass. Get out of the water! he yelled. Because that black triangle was coming right at them. Chet swam as fast as he could, but T.J. just stood there, frozen. T.J.! Chet shouted. Hurry! But it was too late. The shark was heading right for T.J. T.J. screamed. There was a huge splash. And then he was gone.