I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 A Graphic Novel
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 A Graphic Novel by Lauren Tarshis is a graphic novel adaptation published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 2022. This edition features text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Berat Pekmezci, bringing to life the story of eleven-year-old Melody Vega, who faces a life-threatening encounter with a grizzly bear during her family’s annual trip to Glacier National Park. The narrative explores Melody’s internal struggles as she grapples with her fears and the absence of her mother, set against the backdrop of a historical event that changed perceptions of human-grizzly interactions.
Readers will find a blend of survival fiction and historical context in this 160-page graphic novel. The story is based on real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, highlighting the tension between humans and wildlife in national parks. The graphic format makes it accessible for those who enjoy visual storytelling, while the inclusion of a nonfiction section at the back provides additional facts and photos related to the events depicted. This adaptation aims to engage both new readers and fans of the I Survived series, offering a unique perspective on courage and resilience in the face of danger.
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A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis’s bestselling I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Berat Pekmezci.
No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before… until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. Mel loves it here — the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past.
Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly. She knows basic bear safety: Don’t turn your back. Don’t make any sudden movements. And most importantly: Don’t run.
That last one is the hardest for Mel; she’s been running from her problems all her life. If she wants to survive tonight, she’ll have to find the courage to face her fear.
Based on the real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, this bold graphic novel tells the story of one of the most tragic seasons in the history of America’s national parks — a summer of terror that forever changed ideas about how grizzlies and humans can exist together in the wild.
Lauren Tarshis’s 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.
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