I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980

In this thrilling historical fiction chapter book, 11-year-old Jessie Marlowe and her two best friends find themselves in the heart of the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Before the disaster, Jessie viewed the mountain as a comforting presence, unaware of its destructive potential. The story vividly portrays the immediate aftermath of the eruption, with ash and rock spewing everywhere, and the children sustaining severe burns. Jessie must tap into her courage and resilience to protect her injured friends and navigate the perilous landscape, hoping for rescue. This book is part of the popular 'I Survived' series, known for blending historical events with compelling personal narratives, making history accessible and exciting for young readers aged 6-9.

Eleven-year-old Jessie Marlowe has grown up with the beautiful Mount St. Helens always in the background. She's hiked its winding trails, dived into its cold lakes, and fished for trout in its streams. Just looking at Mount St. Helens out her window made Jess feel calm, like it was watching over her somehow. Of course, she knew the mountain was a volcano...but not the active kind, not a volcano that could destroy and kill! Then Mount St. Helens explodes with unimaginable fury. Jess suddenly finds herself in the middle of the deadliest and most destructive volcanic event in U.S. history. Ash and rock are spewing everywhere. Can Jess escape in time?