I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

I Survived #2

Lauren Tarshis with Scott Dawson (Illustrator)

87 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade adventurous tense fast-paced
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Based on true events It's 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. H...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
tense 57%
informative 42%
emotional 35%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
challenging 14%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 42% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.72

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