One of the strangest disasters in U.S. history is brought to vivid life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis' bestselling I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Karen De La Vega. It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there's the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North End neighborhood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. But nobody imagined that it could one day explode apart, sending a tsunami of molasses into the streets. Caught in the flood, Carmen must fight for her life—the life that she and Papa built together in America. But where will she find the strength? Lauren Tarshis' New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.

A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis' bestselling I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Chris Chalk. The disaster felt around the world... It's hard enough that Ben is visiting his dad's hometown in Japan only four months after his death. But one morning, Ben's grief turns to fear when a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village where he's staying. His family narrowly escapes a collapsing house, only to find that the ocean is rising up. Ben and his family are swept away—and pulled apart—by a devastating tsunami. Now Ben is alone, stranded in an unfamiliar country thousands of miles from home. Can Ben find enough courage and strength to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time? Lauren Tarshis' New York Times bestselling I Survived series is brought to life like never before in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.