I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 - Graphic Novel Paperback

Jack has always been “Alaska tough”, but nothing has prepared him for the ground shaking beneath his feet.

Growing up in an off-the-grid cabin, eleven-year-old Jack knows the beauty and dangers of Alaska’s wilderness. Then the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964 strikes, turning his world upside down. In I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964, Lauren Tarshis brings a terrifying moment in history to life through one child’s fight to survive, blending page-turning action with courage and hope.

Book Details

• Written by Lauren Tarshis
• Paperback historical fiction
• Part of the I Survived series
• Follows eleven-year-old Jack during the 1964 Alaska earthquake
• A survival story inspired by a real historical disaster
• Themes of courage, resilience, and hope
• Recommended reading age: 8–12 years