I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: The Graphic Novel is a historical adventure graphic novel for young readers by Lauren Tarshis, adapted from the first book in the I Survived series. The story follows George Calder, a curious boy traveling on the Titanic with his little sister Phoebe and their aunt, who cannot resist exploring the enormous ship even when it gets him into trouble. When a violent crash shakes the vessel in the middle of the night, George’s adventure turns into a fight for survival as the “unsinkable” ship begins to go down. Combining fast-paced storytelling, dramatic illustrations, and historical fiction based on the real 1912 Titanic disaster, this graphic novel gives young readers a personal point of entry into one of the most famous maritime tragedies in history, while keeping the focus on courage, fear, family, and the split-second choices people make when disaster strikes.
Author: Lauren Tarshis
Publisher: Scholastic Graphix
Publication year: 2020
Number of pages: 160
Original language: English
Target age: 8–12