I Survived Graphic Novels Books in Order
Part ofLauren Tarshis Books in OrderExplore the I Survived graphic novels by Lauren Tarshis in order, with notes on each adaptation, reading-age suggestions, series background, and advice on which visual retelling to pick up first.
Last updated: December 19, 2025
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Publication Order
6 books
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967
by Lauren Tarshis
2022
This full-color graphic novel brings Melody Vega’s harrowing night in Glacier National Park to the page, showing how a grieving girl’s camping trip becomes a fight for survival when human carelessness draws hungry grizzlies dangerously close to her family’s cabin.
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005
by Lauren Tarshis
2022
Based on the novel I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005, this graphic version follows Barry through flooded streets and collapsing houses after the levees fail, pairing the original story’s suspense with dynamic art that captures the storm’s power and the community’s resilience.
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944
by Lauren Tarshis
2021
This graphic novel adaptation of I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 brings Max and Zena’s escape from a Polish ghetto and journey with Jewish partisans to life in tense, cinematic panels that highlight both the dangers they face and the courage they find.
I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001
by Lauren Tarshis
2021
Rendered in bold, emotional artwork, this graphic adaptation of I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 follows Lucas as a visit to his uncle’s New York firehouse turns into a desperate search for loved ones when the Twin Towers are hit.
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
by Lauren Tarshis
2020
This full-color graphic novel adaptation of I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 follows ten-year-old George and his sister Phoebe aboard the great ship, plunging readers into icy chaos as George fights to get his family to a lifeboat.
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916
by Lauren Tarshis
2020
In this graphic retelling of I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, Chet’s quiet New Jersey summer turns terrifying when a great white shark swims into Matawan Creek, forcing him to act fast to save himself and the friends who once played pranks on him.
Series background & context
The I Survived graphic novels take the fast, intense stories from the original chapter books and re‑imagine them as full‑color comics. Each volume adapts one historical disaster—like the sinking of the Titanic, the shark attacks of 1916, the Nazi invasion of Poland, the attacks of September 11, the grizzly attacks in Glacier National Park, or Hurricane Katrina—into a visual format that’s easy to browse and hard to put down.
The core of the stories stays the same. A fictional boy or girl finds their ordinary life upended by a real historical event, whether that’s George exploring every deck of the Titanic, Chet swimming in what he thinks is a safe New Jersey creek, Max and Zena fleeing Nazi soldiers, Lucas visiting his uncle at a New York firehouse, or Melody facing a too‑tame bear in Glacier. What changes is how readers experience those moments: explosions, waves, ash clouds, and stampedes of debris are drawn across panels so kids can see the pace and scale of each disaster.
Different artists handle different books, giving the series a range of visual styles while still feeling like a set. Some volumes lean into moody shadows and detailed cityscapes; others focus on expressive faces and clear action sequences that help new comics readers follow what’s happening. Every graphic novel includes a short nonfiction section at the back with photos, timelines, and extra facts about the real event.
These adaptations are especially helpful for readers who struggle with long blocks of text, English‑language learners, or kids who simply love graphic novels. Teachers often use them as a gateway: a student might read the comic version of the Titanic story first, then move to the original prose novel or to a related True Stories volume about real survivors.
On this series page you can see all of the I Survived graphic novels in order and find out which chapter book each one adapts. You’ll also get a sense of the reading level and themes, so it’s easy to choose whether to start with shipwrecks, storms, wars, or encounters with wild animals.
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