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Lauren Tarshis

b. 1963

1 series 22 books in order

Lauren Tarshis is an American author born on November 23, 1963. She is best known for creating the "I Survived" series, a collection of historical fiction books aimed at young readers. These books feature child protagonists who experience real-world disasters and significant historical events, making history accessible and engaging for middle-grade audiences. In addition to her writing, Tarshis has served as editor-in-chief of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine.

Born
1963
Known for
I Survived

Series by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived

23 books in order · 2010–2025 · Publication order

  1. Cover of I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

    I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

    2010 · Lauren Tarshis

    Ten-year-old George Calder is sailing to America aboard the grandest ship ever built, traveling with his aunt and younger sister. His habit of…

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  2. Cover of I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

    I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

    2010 · Lauren Tarshis

    In the summer of 1916, Chet Roscow is spending his days at his uncle's diner in a small New Jersey shore town. When rumors of a shark prowling the…

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  3. Cover of I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005

    I Survived Hurricane Katrina 2005

    2011 · Lauren Tarshis

    Barry Tucker lives with his family in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina barrels toward the Gulf Coast. After the storm strands him alone amid rising…

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  4. Cover of The bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941

    The bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941

    2011 · Lauren Tarshis

    Eleven-year-old Danny Crane has recently moved to Honolulu with his family. On a quiet December morning in 1941, he is near Pearl Harbor when…

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  5. Cover of I Survived: The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

    I Survived: The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

    2012 · Lauren Tarshis, Jennifer Bronstein and Scott Dawson

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  6. Cover of I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001

    I Survived The Attacks of September 11, 2001

    2012 · Lauren Tarshis

    Lucas Calder, a young football player living just outside New York City, idolizes his firefighter uncle. On the morning of September 11, 2001, a…

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  7. Cover of I Survived The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

    I Survived The Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

    2013 · Lauren Tarshis

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  8. Cover of I Survived The Japanese Tsunami, 2011

    I Survived The Japanese Tsunami, 2011

    2013 · Lauren Tarshis

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  9. Cover of I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

    I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79

    2014 · Lauren Tarshis

    Marcus is a slave living in the Roman city of Pompeii in AD 79, dreaming of freedom alongside his father. When the towering mountain Vesuvius begins…

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  10. Cover of I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

    I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871

    2015 · Lauren Tarshis

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Lauren Tarshis written?

We list 22 books by Lauren Tarshis across 1 series, published between 2010–2025 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Lauren Tarshis's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Lauren Tarshis's books?

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