{"product_id":"i-escaped-the-worlds-deadliest-shark-attack-the-wwii-sinking-of-the-uss-indianapolis-9781951019075","title":"I Escaped The World's Deadliest Shark Attack: The WWII Sinking Of The USS Indianapolis","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSettle in for the unforgettable story of the heroic sailors of the USS Indianapolis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom multi-award-winning Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters comes a gripping survival story for kids age 9-12, based on true events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16-year-old Josh is thrilled to be sailing on the mighty USS Indianapolis. But when a Japanese torpedo strikes in the middle of the night, it tears the warship in half. Josh is thrown from the deck and plunged deep into the black ocean. In horror, he watches the massive vessel begin its death plunge, threatening to pull him down with it. Josh is no swimmer. He's a baseball player from San Antonio, Texas. He's way out of his element. Soon, hundreds of sharks begin to circle. He's living his worst nightmare, but for how long? How can he survive with no lifeboat, no food or water, and countless hungry sharks? Every hour is a fight because if he gives up, he'll never make it home. But does he have what it takes to survive? With no rescue team in sight, can Josh ever hope to escape?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the 3rd children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave boys and girls who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape disaster. Follow these inspiring kids while they brainstorm, help others, and hone their problem-solving skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe short chapters make for easy wins, and Josh's gripping situation keeps even reluctant readers turning pages just to find out what's going to happen next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for kids book clubs and classrooms-a study guide is available at scottpetersbooks.com\/downloads\/worksheets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains a bonus fact section about sharks, the battleship USS Indianapolis, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and white illustrations bring each chapter to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal survivor quotes and photos are included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's the parent-approved Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollect the whole I Escaped Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"a must for every reading list\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn adrenaline-charged, nonstop action adventure tale of values and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Josh survive disaster? 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In addition to writing, the author has created over 300 museum, science center and theme park installations for such places as the SMITHSONIAN, WALT DISNEY WORLD, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, and the WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. Peters also helped design an interactive TV show for the NICKELODEON CHANNEL.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrowe, Ellie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Awards include: 2008 Asian\/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature, 2008 Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance Once Upon a World Award, Carter G. 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