I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami

I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami by Lauren Tarshis is a Historical Fiction book about a boy named Ben. Ben goes to Japan to see his Uncle, or Ojisan, and Ben is still grieving about his father's death. But, something happens that turns his world upside down. The main character, Ben, is from California, and knows no Japanese. He likes basketball. He doesn't understand how has dad was in the Air Force, and got stranded on an island, but dies in a car crash! The problem is that there is an earthquake, and a tsunami, and he has to try to survive. I loved the book! It was very exciting, and I wanted to keep reading. Also, I didn’t see the part when Nya, the cat, saved Ben coming. -Brandon K

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