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ⓘ About Lauren Tarshis
Lauren Tarshis is the bestselling author of young adult literature, and historical fiction that have been so popular that they have been translated into several languages. Tarshis is best known for the “I Survived” series of novels, which has sold over 20 million copies. The “I Survived” series of novels are fast-paced historical fiction novels written for children aged 8-10, that tell the story of a historical disaster from the perspective of a girl or boy who survived it. In addition to the “I Survived” series of novels, she has also authored the “Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree” novel that was an Oprah book club reader and won the Golden Kite honor for fiction. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of I Survived Books series, Lauren Tarshis has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Lauren Tarshis
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
Conflict and courage define I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of I Survived Books series by Lauren Tarshis that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
The Great Chicago Fire, 1871
The Great Chicago Fire, 1871 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011
I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980
I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944
Conflict and courage define I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of I Survived Books series by Lauren Tarshis that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919
I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived The California Wildfires, 2018
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Books with I Survived The California Wildfires, 2018, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900
I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Black Death, 1348
A gripping mystery unfolds in I Survived the Black Death, 1348 as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of I Survived Books series showcases Lauren Tarshis's mastery of suspense.
I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935
I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Night of the Lions
I Survived the Night of the Lions continues the Publication Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Black Death, 1348
A gripping mystery unfolds in I Survived the Black Death, 1348 as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series showcases Lauren Tarshis's mastery of suspense.
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
Conflict and courage define I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863, an action-packed entry in the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series by Lauren Tarshis that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Great Chicago Fire, 1871
The Great Chicago Fire, 1871 is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900
I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910
I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919
I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of I Survived Books with I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944
Conflict and courage define I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944, an action-packed entry in the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series by Lauren Tarshis that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964
I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980
I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001
I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011
I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of I Survived Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived The California Wildfires, 2018
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of I Survived Books with I Survived The California Wildfires, 2018, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935
I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Night of the Lions
I Survived the Night of the Lions continues the Chronological Order of I Survived Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Graphic Novels with I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Graphic Novels with I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived Graphic Novels with I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived Graphic Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 continues the Publication Order of I Survived Graphic Novels story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Five Epic Disasters
Five Epic Disasters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived True Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
Nature Attacks!
Nature Attacks! continues the Publication Order of I Survived True Stories Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Extreme Weather!
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived True Stories Books with Extreme Weather!, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
Tornado Terror
Tornado Terror is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Survived True Stories Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
Courageous Creatures
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of I Survived True Stories Books with Courageous Creatures, another outstanding contribution from Lauren Tarshis.
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree continues the Publication Order of Emma Jean Lazarus Books story arc with Lauren Tarshis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Emma Jean Lazarus Books series by Lauren Tarshis.
Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose
Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lauren Tarshis have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lauren Tarshis?
Lauren Tarshis is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 66 books. Popular series include Publication Order of I Survived Books, Chronological Order of I Survived Books, Publication Order of I Survived Graphic Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Lauren Tarshis series to start with?
For readers new to Lauren Tarshis's work, the Publication Order of I Survived Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 26 books. Begin with I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Lauren Tarshis written?
Lauren Tarshis has written over 66 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Lauren Tarshis books in order?
Yes, reading Lauren Tarshis's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Lauren Tarshis write in?
Lauren Tarshis writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 66 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Lauren Tarshis's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Lauren Tarshis's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Lauren Tarshis's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Lauren Tarshis's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of I Survived Books series. The first book, I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.