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Equally a one-time Joplin resident and someone who lost their apartment in the tornado, I can say that this book is accurate yet still advisable for the younger crowd. Tarshis clearly did her research and doesn't sensationalize but for more readers, but paints this vividly and honestly, being respectful towards the many that lost homes and lives.
As a librarian, I am confident that the second I put this on the shelf, there will be a hold list immediately. Every bit a quondam Joplin resident and someone who lost their apartment in the tornado, I can say that this book is authentic yet notwithstanding appropriate for the younger crowd. Tarshis clearly did her inquiry and doesn't sensationalize only for more readers, only paints this vividly and honestly, existence respectful towards the many that lost homes and lives.
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It was a really easy read, only took me similar an hour to read.

Nov 02, 2021 David rated it information technology was amazing

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived, #12) by Lauren Tarshis follows Dexter as he joins a professional stormchaser to chase after a tornado that had changed direction and intensified into one of the well-nigh destructive storms on record that destroyed a large portion of Joplin, Missouri.

11-year-sometime Dexter has always wanted to run across a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to become storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 (I Survived, #12) by Lauren Tarshis follows Dexter as he joins a professional person stormchaser to chase afterward a tornado that had changed direction and intensified into one of the about subversive storms on tape that destroyed a large portion of Joplin, Missouri.

11-year-sometime Dexter has e'er wanted to run into a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to become storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say aye! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and his older blood brother, Jeremy, watched every night until Jeremy joined the U.S. Navy SEALs and left Joplin. Dex certainly knows how deadly tornadoes can be, but this i isn't heading toward Joplin, and wouldn't information technology be great to have a dauntless and exciting story of his ain to tell Jeremy when he comes dwelling house? But when the tornado shifts direction, Dexter's bravery is about to get seriously tested...

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Jun 03, 2016 Carie rated information technology it was ok

These books are conspicuously written for about 3rd-4th graders. The writing is inclement and simple (even cheesy). Living just 1 hour from Joplin, the topic holds involvement for our students. But I was really bothered by this line on page 5: "Poor Zeke was probably the ugliest dog in southeastern Missouri." Hmmm...last time I checked, Joplin was it southwestern Missouri. Bad editing. These books are clearly written for about 3rd-4th graders. The writing is choppy and simple (even cheesy). Living only i hr from Joplin, the topic holds interest for our students. Simply I was really bothered by this line on folio 5: "Poor Zeke was probably the ugliest dog in southeastern Missouri." Hmmm...final fourth dimension I checked, Joplin was information technology southwestern Missouri. Bad editing. ...more than

This is my favorite of the I Survived series so far. Since I alive in Missouri and grew up in Iowa, the tornado flavor is filled with watches and occasionally warnings most tornados. After the Joplin Tornado, we definitely took note. I retrieve sitting in the basement of our school library not long later on this tragic day. We had heard the sirens and nosotros knew they meant business. Although I don't live near Joplin, my husband and I were in the area the post-obit year and the devastation was withal ve This is my favorite of the I Survived series so far. Since I live in Missouri and grew up in Iowa, the tornado season is filled with watches and occasionally warnings about tornados. After the Joplin Tornado, we definitely took note. I retrieve sitting in the basement of our school library not long after this tragic day. We had heard the sirens and nosotros knew they meant business. Although I don't live virtually Joplin, my husband and I were in the area the following yr and the devastation was all the same very axiomatic. Our school also sent a group to help with cleanup. Having Lauren Tarshis write a book about the experience means and then much to those in Joplin and the residual of the state, besides. I listened to this on audio and got to hear Lauren read all the stop notes after the story. In addition to the tornado story, in that location is data well-nigh being a Navy Seal every bit the master graphic symbol's brother has recently gone through that preparation. It was a wonderful improver to the plot. Every bit I was finishing the audiobook, a physical copy came across my desk at the library. Enjoyed the opportunity to view the illustrations, adding to the richness of the narrative. *Review past Darla from Cherry Bridge* ...more

Dec fourteen, 2015 Christi rated it really liked it

I read the epub to my 10 year old as she sabbatum in the ER. Information technology was informative enough and moved rapidly enough to proceed her listen occupied and pass the time more apace as we awaited test results. I recollect my favorite thing about the book was that it provided a springboard for give-and-take on the science and terminology of tornadoes and real world events--including some word of the Parkersburg tornado. This will always exist a relative topic for our family as said tornado demolished our friends' abode I read the epub to my 10 year sometime as she sat in the ER. Information technology was informative enough and moved quickly enough to continue her mind occupied and laissez passer the time more quickly as we awaited test results. I recall my favorite affair about the book was that it provided a springboard for word on the scientific discipline and terminology of tornadoes and real earth events--including some give-and-take of the Parkersburg tornado. This volition always be a relative topic for our family unit as said tornado demolished our friends' dwelling, killed their neighbor and which, in its weakened country striking the house we were in when she was almost 3. I loved that the author didn't skirt problems and that she presented it from the view of a child who realized that the amazing force of nature was maybe something he didn't want to see up close later all. Tornadoes are horrific and create serious drama for children and adults akin, including in the aftermath. I was thankful the writer included that subject area as well. Don't call back poorly of the iv star rating. That'southward a very good rating in my volume. I am very stingy with my 5 stars. :) ...more

Sep 05, 2016 Allison rated it really liked it

I thought I was going to read a couple chapters and then get to bed...oops, nope! I couldn't put information technology down!

I had never read ane of the books in this series then I idea I would read this one about Joplin because I was living in MO when this happened and recollect that day it happened. Even though I lived near 3 1/2 hours away nosotros were yet affected by the storm. So crazy to think about at present.

Fast and engaging chapters with lots of cliffhangers!

I thought I was going to read a couple capacity and then go to bed...oops, nope! I couldn't put information technology down!

I had never read one of the books in this series and so I thought I would read this ane near Joplin because I was living in MO when this happened and recall that day it happened. Even though I lived about three ane/2 hours away nosotros were nevertheless affected by the storm. And then crazy to think nigh now.

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Jul 18, 2020 Andd rated it it was astonishing

I like viewing the facts-at-the-cease
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"Why I Wrote About Joplin, Missouri"
"A Time Line of the Joplin Tornado"
"Questions and Answers About Tornadoes"

I like viewing the facts-at-the-finish
before I read the historical fiction.

"Why I Wrote About Joplin, Missouri"
"A Time Line of the Joplin Tornado"
"Questions and Answers About Tornadoes"

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I read the volume I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis. This was a skillful book because it had a historical result. I liked this volume because it was a quick read. The author did well on describing the events in the book.

Plot
Dexter was an eleven year one-time boy. He lived with his parents. His brother, Jeremy, was a U.S. Navy SEAL. Dex had an interest in storm chasing. Dex met Dr. Norman Ray, a storm chaser. Dr. Ray asked Dex if he wanted to go tempest chasing with him. D

Personal Response
I read the book I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis. This was a skillful book considering it had a historical event. I liked this book because it was a quick read. The author did well on describing the events in the book.

Plot
Dexter was an eleven twelvemonth onetime male child. He lived with his parents. His blood brother, Jeremy, was a U.S. Navy SEAL. Dex had an involvement in storm chasing. Dex met Dr. Norman Ray, a storm attorney. Dr. Ray asked Dex if he wanted to get storm chasing with him. Dex's parents were hesitant at first, simply they allow him go. Dr. Ray said the storm was not that bad. Dex and Dr. Ray got stuck in the middle of a severe tornado. Before the storm started, Dex picked upwardly a ball of hail. It started to rain and get actually windy. The two got stuck in the middle of the tornado. The van was damaged, and Dr. Ray adult a severe injury. After the tornado passed, Dex helped Dr. Ray. He had a bad cut on his leg. Dr. Ray's coworkers found them, and took Dr. Ray to the infirmary. Dex walked effectually his neighborhood, and saw that his whole town was destroyed. At the end of the book, Dex institute his family. He gave Dr. Ray the ball of hail as a reminder of the tornado that destroyed Joplin.

Characterization
Dexter was actually shut to his pet canis familiaris and brother. I could tell he had a close relationship with his older blood brother. He was really interested with weather condition. Dex was the kind of boy that ever made sure his friends were okay. He was kind of shy in the first of the book. After the tornado happened, he started to open up more and talk with his friends. Dex was always talking almost Jeremy. In the beginning he was afraid for Jeremy simply, existence in the storm made him realize Jeremy could become through anything.
Jeremy was Dex'due south older brother. He was a Navy SEAL. In the beginning of the book, he was tough and did not testify emotions. At the end of the book, Jeremy showed his emotions after Dex was in the tornado. Jeremy and Dex were very close.

Setting
This book took place in Joplin, Missouri. The yr was 2011. This was important to the story because that is when the tornado really happened. Readers could relate to some of the problems that the characters went through. The people that lived in Joplin helped others out after the tornado happened.

Recommendation
I would recommend this book to both boys and girls in middle schoolhouse. This was a short book that had a historical event. This book did not have any bad language or extreme violence. Middle schoolers might also enjoy this volume because it had some action.

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Oct 18, 2016 Ethan rated information technology it was amazing

This review has been hidden considering information technology contains spoilers. To view information technology, click here. Personal Response:
I really liked this book. This book talked virtually what actually happened on the day the tornado hitting Joplin simply at the same fourth dimension the character was false and the story was fake. The book gives a lot of details of what happened.
Plot Summary:
Information technology started when Dex was riding his bike around town and bought some lemonade from his neighbors house. His blood brother was a SEAL in the military and he was supposed to send a letter back to Dex by at present but he hasn't yet. Dex was worrying so much a Personal Response:
I actually liked this volume. This book talked about what actually happened on the 24-hour interval the tornado hit Joplin but at the same time the character was fake and the story was imitation. The book gives a lot of details of what happened.
Plot Summary:
Information technology started when Dex was riding his bike effectually town and bought some lemonade from his neighbors house. His blood brother was a SEAL in the armed services and he was supposed to send a alphabetic character dorsum to Dex by now but he hasn't even so. Dex was worrying so much about his brother that he wasn't watching where he was going and his dog hit him off his bicycle in front of a auto. The guy that was in the car was Dr. Cuff. He is a tornado watcher on TV. He invited Dex to come with him tomorrow to hunt this supercell that was heading toward a town by them. The next twenty-four hours the parents went to a graduation and Dex went with Dr. Gage to chase this storm. They traveled to the town and waited for the storm.When they saw it coming there mode they got out in a field to shoot weather balls in the sky. When they were doing it it started to hail and they ran back to the car simply Dex got hit with one and got knocked out for a picayune scrap. Dr. Gage pulled him dorsum in the car. Dr. Gage said information technology was to dangerous and they started heading back to Joplin.When they were on at that place style back the storm changed direction and started heading to Joplin.Dr. Cuff chosen 911 to sound the tornado alarms. A tornado formed and was heading in that location style. The tornado was about a mile wide. They had to get in the ditch with there car simply there car got smashed with debris when it hit. When it passed Dex found out that Dr. Gage was not moving so he started to set up his leg that got hit with debris. Two other people came and took Dr. Cuff to the Hospital. Now Dex had to find his family unit. He went to his house and information technology was destroyed only he establish his family unit and his dog.After the tornado hitting they had to start rebuilding.Subsequently that week Dex's brother that was a SEAL mailed a alphabetic character back and so Dex knew he was all the same alive. Later on that they started to rebuild.
Recommendations:
I would recommend this book to kids to adults. This is a good curt volume if y'all desire to know what happened and have a story with information technology. It talked all about what happened at that place. ...more

Truthfully, I was fully prepared to detest this volume. In the first few pages when the author referred to Joplin as being in SouthEAST Missouri (I have a DRC, I promise information technology is corrected in the impress) I felt vindicated but I recall I'thousand going to cutting this book some slack. Here's why.

Dexter is an 11-yr-old resident of Joplin, MO (been at that place, done that) who is fascinated with tornadoes and misses his brother who is a Navy SEAL. On the Sunday of high school graduation, his parents, who are teachers, must a

Truthfully, I was fully prepared to hate this book. In the first few pages when the author referred to Joplin as being in SouthEAST Missouri (I take a DRC, I hope it is corrected in the print) I felt vindicated just I call back I'm going to cut this book some slack. Hither's why.

Dexter is an 11-year-quondam resident of Joplin, MO (been in that location, done that) who is fascinated with tornadoes and misses his brother who is a Navy SEAL. On the Sunday of high school graduation, his parents, who are teachers, must nourish but they allow Dexter to go tempest chasing with an former friend of theirs-a scientist from Oklahoma. What starts as an educational fun day learning near clouds, storms and tornadoes turns into a nightmare when they realize that a pelting-wrapped F5 tornado is near to striking Joplin.

I'thousand not going to lie, this hit me in the feels pretty hard. The author hit moments that I remember distinctly-when the usually super dramatic weathermen went silent because the radar was null but pinkish and that meant massive amounts of droppings was in the air. Watching your elementary school best friend's dad on national t.v. standing exterior one of the few houses still standing in the neighborhood you grew up in. Trying to runway downwards people you beloved hoping they are ok.

It was hard but Tarshis did her research. She provided tons of sources to read more than almost the tornado, pulled in existent storm chasers and fifty-fifty talked almost why she wrote almost this event. She'due south been to Joplin as an writer and has talked with teachers and students akin. Tread carefully (Joe, I'm looking at you lot) but I imagine a lot of kids will observe condolement in reading about their experience.

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Oct 12, 2015 Cedrik Vb rated it really liked it

I SURVIVED The Joplin Tornado 2011

I survived the Joplin Tornado of 2011 is a story nigh a eleven year old boy named Dexter who wants to see a Tornado considering earlier his brother Jeremy, went to join the navy SEALs , they used to scout Dr. Norman Gages show Tornado mysteries,

Ane day, while Dexter, was riding his bike with Zekie, called "The ugliest domestic dog in Missouri", abaft. Dexter was thinking most Jeremy when he missed the finish sign and a machine virtually hit him simply Zekie knocked Dexter downwards jus

I SURVIVED The Joplin Tornado 2011

I survived the Joplin Tornado of 2011 is a story virtually a xi year one-time male child named Dexter who wants to run across a Tornado because before his brother Jeremy, went to join the navy SEALs , they used to spotter Dr. Norman Gages bear witness Tornado mysteries,

One day, while Dexter, was riding his bike with Zekie, called "The ugliest canis familiaris in Missouri", trailing. Dexter was thinking nearly Jeremy when he missed the end sign and a automobile almost hit him but Zekie knocked Dexter downward just in time and started barking. Dexter realized that Dr. Cuff was in the automobile that almost killed him Dexter and so found out that Dr. Gage and Dexter'south father had gone to higher together and soon made plans to get storm chasing together.
The adjacent twenty-four hour period, they go to Kansas and follow the tornado pick up a hailstone as a souvenir and realize that the tornado is going dorsum to Dexter's beloved urban center… JOPLIN, They get the sirens going and then they report information technology and during the study, Dr. Gage falls out of the truck and injures himself, so Dexter helps him.

This book is a really slap-up book and it is totally okay for a report near it because this "historical" fiction book is 50% historical and 50% fiction ,a little of both is a actually adept volume to employ for school.

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Sep 29, 2016 Annalise Bowman rated information technology actually liked it

Recommends information technology for: People who similar realistic fistion

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 is about a boy named Dexter and how he managed to survive a tornado that killed 158 and injured more than than 1 k. The twenty-four hour period of the tornado he was helping a stormchaser when they realized the hulk they saw on the radar wasn't only a small thunderstorm it would be a tornado that would rip through the town of Joplin and destroy many businesses and homes.

I idea this was a very practiced book. The characters were realistic. I liked how you could read the emotio

I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 is nigh a male child named Dexter and how he managed to survive a tornado that killed 158 and injured more than one m. The day of the tornado he was helping a stormchaser when they realized the blob they saw on the radar wasn't but a pocket-sized thunderstorm it would exist a tornado that would rip through the boondocks of Joplin and destroy many businesses and homes.

I thought this was a very practiced book. The characters were realistic. I liked how yous could read the emotions and fear of a child in this disaster. I am going to requite this book four stars because I enjoyed it but it's not my mode, I don't like books where people are struggling to stay alive. I would recommend this to anyone who likes realistic fiction

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Jul 28, 2018 Angie rated it really liked it

This book tells the story of Dexter's survival of the Joplin tornado. Living in Missouri the Joplin tornado is something I am pretty familiar with. I remember seeing pictures of the destruction on the news. These stories are written so that kids tin understand these terrible events as they feel them through the eyes of someone their own age. Are they the best written books? Not really, simply kids dearest them. They are fast-paced and full of activeness. I really enjoyed this story a bit more than This book tells the story of Dexter's survival of the Joplin tornado. Living in Missouri the Joplin tornado is something I am pretty familiar with. I think seeing pictures of the destruction on the news. These stories are written then that kids can understand these terrible events as they feel them through the eyes of someone their own age. Are they the all-time written books? Not actually, just kids dearest them. They are fast-paced and full of activity. I really enjoyed this story a chip more than than I did the others I have read. ...more

May 03, 2017 Kevin rated it it was amazing

Very good volume! I read this over my spring break. Books similar this are my favorite type of books! I really like reading about natural disasters or biographies on people, and this volume really had me interested & hooked. Everything from the Encompass to the text was spot on and really had me. I beloved movies chasing tornadoes and this book besides had a department of that. Writer did a not bad job of making a 74-page book a big book of data, very well done!!

Oct 24, 2019 Blake B rated it actually liked information technology

The volume is almost a young boy who watches a Television receiver bear witness of a storm chaser and well-nigh gets run over by the same guy and the guy that near ran over him invited him to chase a very large tornado hitting Joplin. he faced hard challenges when dealing inside the Tornado like keeping embrace while spinning in circles etc.
I think the book was very intense and is a large nail biter. it also was like a cliffhanger in a way at the end of some capacity.

Jun 06, 2018 Margie rated it it was amazing

Great series of stories and bodily historic facts combined.

Mar 08, 2019 Edison rated information technology it was amazing

I liked this book because information technology had alot of action. I recall my friends should read this book considering I recall they may detect information technology interesting. I learned if there e'er is a tornado I know what to do.

"The part I liked is that they both survived. Dex and Dr. Cuff got hurt only were okay even though it was so scary in the EF-5 tornato. Dr. Cuff was badly hurt with a big blotch of blood on him and that was really scary to me. He fainted. I like that serial. It teaches me good lessons." -Cadee, historic period viii "The part I liked is that they both survived. Dex and Dr. Gage got hurt but were okay even though it was so scary in the EF-v tornato. Dr. Cuff was badly hurt with a big blotch of blood on him and that was really scary to me. He fainted. I similar that series. It teaches me good lessons." -Cadee, age 8 ...more than

It was a great book and kept me on the edge of my seat.

Personal Response: I enjoyed reading this volume considering it talked about the damages that a tornado tin do. I also liked the main character Dex because he was humble and prissy. I like I Survived books because it talks near disasters and the damage it did. I similar the main graphic symbol Dex because he was brave enough first aid Dr. Cuff afterward the tornado hit and that saved his life. Dex's parents made a bad determination for letting their twelve year old son get storm chasing. I feel bad for Dex's family beca Personal Response: I enjoyed reading this book because it talked nearly the damages that a tornado can do. I also liked the main character Dex because he was humble and dainty. I like I Survived books considering information technology talks virtually disasters and the damage it did. I like the chief character Dex because he was brave enough first aid Dr. Gage after the tornado hit and that saved his life. Dex's parents made a bad decision for letting their twelve year old son go storm chasing. I experience bad for Dex's family considering there house and cars got destroyed from the tornado.

Plot: The book is about the Joplin tornado in 2011. The book's main graphic symbol is Dex. The book takes place in Joplin,Missouri which is a tornado state. The book starts off about the main character Dex and he bumps into a conditions reporter which is Dr. Cuff. Dr. Gage took Dex forth to hunt a Tornado. A tornado ends upwards happening and it's a large 1 a EF-5. The aftermath of the tornado destroyed a whole city and killed 158 people and wounded over ane,100 people.

Recommended: I recommend this book for x-eighteen year olds because it'south something like shooting fish in a barrel to read and information technology still gives out a adept story. I recommend this book to teens that like history considering this book gives out facts and events that happened. I believe the I Survived series are one of the best book series out because every volume has a different master grapheme and then a lot of people can relate to their books.

Character assay: Dex is the main character, he is humble and squeamish. Dex is twelve and lives in Joplin,Missouri with his mom and dad. Dex looks up to his brother Jeremy, because he's in the Navy Seals. Dr. Gage is some other main character, who is a weather condition reporter from Missouri who has his own Telly show. Dr. Gage takes Dex along to chase a tornado, and the Tornado got hold of Dr. Gages car with Him and Dex in it simply only Dr. Cuff got injure with bad cut on his leg. Dex calls 9/xi and starting time aids Dr. Gages wounds. If Dex wasn't there Dr. Gage could of died.

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Ok this is at present officially my favorite in the I Survived serial. I was a niggling hesitant to listen to it because it was so recent, but information technology'due south an incredibly important book to read, especially if you live in "Tornado Alley". Lauren Tarshis is an amazing story teller, bringing fictional characters to life in the setting of true, catastrophic events. I've luckily never experienced being in a tornado *knocks on woods*, merely her descriptions are vivid and accurate. Like her other books, at the end she prov Ok this is now officially my favorite in the I Survived serial. I was a lilliputian hesitant to listen to it because it was so contempo, merely information technology's an incredibly important book to read, peculiarly if you live in "Tornado Aisle". Lauren Tarshis is an astonishing story teller, bringing fictional characters to life in the setting of true, catastrophic events. I've luckily never experienced being in a tornado *knocks on wood*, but her descriptions are vivid and authentic. Like her other books, at the end she provides a factual timeline of the event, and provides additional information about the disaster featured in the book. Tarshis perfectly balances amusement with education in her middle form novels, and are enjoyable for children and adults. ...more

I think that this book is very interesting. Its fun and information technology'due south a page turner. The author goes into a lot of item in the story, and it's cool because he explains everything. Like, the commencement is very interesting because it'due south about a male child who know his neighbors, and his blood brother is in the army. Isn't that something you would similar to read??? I recommend this book to anyone who is into natural disaster type of things, and twisty things...run across what I did there? I call back that this volume is very interesting. Its fun and information technology'southward a page turner. The author goes into a lot of item in the story, and it'due south cool because he explains everything. Like, the showtime is very interesting because it's virtually a boy who know his neighbors, and his brother is in the army. Isn't that something you would like to read??? I recommend this book to anyone who is into natural disaster type of things, and twisty things...see what I did there? ...more

Aug 29, 2015 Pam Folio rated it it was astonishing

Some other nifty addition to the I Survived serial. As usual Tarshis provides information at the dorsum to provide the non-fiction aspect of the story too every bit extensive sources that show her research. While this could be a piddling scary for children who live in tornado states, it also provides adept information nearly surviving tornadoes and understanding how they are sometimes undetected.

Sep 29, 2015 Sean Ford rated it information technology was amazing

I call up the all-time part of this volume is when they get into the problem of the story. In this instance it's the Joplin Tornado. I think out of all of the I Survived books I think this one had the nigh damage in it. I like this books because they go back in History and and then the author writes about that tragedy. I'll give this book v stars I think the all-time part of this volume is when they get into the problem of the story. In this case information technology's the Joplin Tornado. I think out of all of the I Survived books I think this one had the most damage in it. I like this books because they go back in History and and so the author writes about that tragedy. I'll requite this book 5 stars ...more

This book was very interesting to read because I can connect to this book. I take e'er wondered what would happen if I saw a tornado and idea it would be absurd to tempest hunt as Dexter did in this volume. Merely no realizing what could happen I detect information technology to something that would not be fun. What I thought of this story information technology was boilerplate. I didn't enjoy it that much only I could connect to it. This book was very interesting to read because I can connect to this book. I have always wondered what would happen if I saw a tornado and thought it would be absurd to tempest chase as Dexter did in this volume. But no realizing what could happen I detect it to something that would not be fun. What I idea of this story information technology was average. I didn't enjoy information technology that much but I could connect to it. ...more

Jun 13, 2019 Mrs.Morgan rated it actually liked it

I have never read an I Survived volume before (tin can yous believe it?!). It is the tale end of the year, and my students needed something inside historical fiction that was FAST. This ended up being it.

What a really peachy story for younger grades. If all I Survive books are like this, I can run across why they are popular. I definitely enjoyed it for what it was.

Oct 08, 2015 Karen Earley rated it really liked it

Very suspenseful account of the Joplin tornado, but withal appropriate for young readers.

Lauren Tarshis often wonders how she came to spend most of her waking moments thinking well-nigh disasters, every bit the writer of the children's historical fiction series "I Survived." Each book takes readers into the heart of history's well-nigh thrilling and terrifying events, including the sinking of the Titanic, the Shark Attacks of 1916, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the San Francisco ear Lauren Tarshis often wonders how she came to spend most of her waking moments thinking near disasters, as the author of the children's historical fiction series "I Survived." Each book takes readers into the heart of history'due south nearly thrilling and terrifying events, including the sinking of the Titanic, the Shark Attacks of 1916, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the San Francisco earthquake, ix/11, and the Battle of Gettysburg. Writing these books ofttimes makes her feel very nervous, equally though at whatsoever moment a volcano could erupt correct outside her window. Then again, she has learned a thing or ii near avoiding being eaten past a shark.
Lauren is also the author of the the award-winning Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree and its sequel, Emma-Jean Lazarus Savage in Love.

For more information, go to her website: world wide web.LaurenTarshis.com

And check out the I Survived Website: world wide web.Scholastic.com/ISurvived

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