Barry’s family is ready to leave New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina arrives, but one emergency keeps them from escaping in time. At first, the storm seems frightening but manageable. Then the levees break, the floodwaters rise, and Barry is swept away from his family into a city that has become dangerous and unrecognizable.
This I Survived story places you beside Barry as he faces rushing water, ruined streets, and the terrifying uncertainty of being alone. The fast-moving plot blends historical fiction with survival adventure, showing how one child must hold on to courage when everything familiar has been torn apart.
With its dramatic graphic novel format and real disaster setting, this is a gripping choice for readers who like history, action, and stories about kids facing impossible moments.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
95 Pages
Visiting his dad's hometown in Japan four months after his father's tragic death would be hard enough for Ben. He is still grieving and trying to find peace in the quiet coastal village. But one morning, the emotional pain turns to absolute terror. First, a massive earthquake rocks the community, violently shaking the ground and nearly toppling his uncle's house. Then, the ocean waters begin to rise. Before they can escape, Ben and his family are swept away and pulled apart by a devastating, unstoppable tsunami. Now, Ben is completely alone, stranded in a strange country a million miles from home, with danger all around him. Can he find the strength to navigate the wreckage and reunite with his family? Experience the heart-pounding reality of one of history's most epic disasters in this gripping tale of resilience and survival.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
83 Pages
Ten-year-old Leo loves his exciting life as a newsboy in the bustling, hilly city of San Francisco. He gets to explore the busy streets, where horse-drawn carriages ride right alongside shiny new automobiles. The city is growing fast, and every day brings a new adventure. But early one spring morning, the ground beneath his feet begins to shake. In a matter of moments, a massive earthquake rocks the entire city, tumbling buildings and completely changing the landscape. Stranded in the middle of the crumbling streets, Leo must think fast and stay brave. With courage and quick thinking, he navigates the broken roads to find his way to safety and protect his family. This thrilling, fast-paced story takes readers on an incredible journey through a historic event, proving that even in the most surprising moments, a young hero can find the strength to survive and help others.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
112 Pages
In the bustling, ancient city of Pompeii, ordinary life is full of busy markets and beautiful streets. No one seems to worry when the ground occasionally trembles beneath their feet. People believe the giant mountain Vesuvius towering over the city is just a sleeping beast that wakes up angry sometimes before going right back to sleep. But young Marcus is afraid. He has a feeling that something is terribly wrong, and his father agrees. Suddenly, the mountain explodes with a deafening roar, shooting a massive cloud of ash and fiery rocks high into the sky. As the dark ash begins to fall like rain, Marcus and his father must act immediately. Racing through the chaotic streets, they have to dodge falling debris to escape the epic destruction of their home. This exciting graphic novel brings history to life with amazing artwork and a fast-paced survival adventure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
147 Pages
