I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

This gripping historical fiction chapter book plunges readers into the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire through the eyes of 10-year-old Leo. Before the disaster, Leo is a newsboy exploring the vibrant city, motivated by a desire to help his struggling family. When the earth shakes and fires rage, Leo's world is turned upside down, forcing him to confront immense peril and loss. The book sensitively portrays the chaos and destruction of the event, focusing on Leo's resilience and the human spirit of survival and community in the face of catastrophe. It's an excellent choice for introducing historical events and themes of bravery and perseverance to young readers.

Earning money to help his family at the beginning of the 20th century, 10-year-old newsboy Leo explores the hilly city's bustling business world and modern innovations before a massive earthquake and decimating fire change everything he has ever known. By the author of Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree. Original.