This book lets the reader really get to know the main character Leo. The readers really bond and cheer for Leo as he struggles with bullies, the results of a horrible earthquake and keeping his values. I gave this story four stars because the story is suspenseful keeps the reader interested the entire time.
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 (I Survived #5)
By Lauren Tarshis
Book 5 of 18 in the
I Survived Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 4 | n/a | 3.8 | 9737 |
The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page!
Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible.
But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken -- literally -- and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster?
The I SURVIVED series continues with another thrilling story of a boy caught in one of history's most terrifying disasters!
Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible.
But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken -- literally -- and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster?
The I SURVIVED series continues with another thrilling story of a boy caught in one of history's most terrifying disasters!
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN-13: 9780545206990
ISBN-10: 0545206995
Published on 3/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 112
Book Reviews (31)
I love this book because it was entertaining. And it was vary thrilling. I think I read this book three times in a year I loved it and I think you would to. The only thing was it was a little sad at the ending but other than that if you love thrilling books this is the book for you!
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Leo was brave and he did not give up on what he did. I like the book!!!!
I'm not too interested.
it is one of the BEST books i have ever read
I love this series! I am always excited when a new one comes out. This book focuses on San Francisco Earthquake. Very intense and interesting. I recommend all the "I Survived" books.
This book is aaaaazzzzzziiigggggg!!!!!!!! It is so action pack. I love how the he saves the bullies at the end. I hope you read this book#followmeattheblog#seeyou lateršš
I think leo is a survivor because the first earthquake in April 18a hage earth quake has been a danger
lol best book
I think you will like this book because it is every interesting. It is sad for a little bit but at the end you will be so happy and thrilled .