True Stories of Disaster

2 books · Ages 4–12 · Chapter Books

True Stories of Disaster is a 2-book series for ages 4–12 by Rebecca Rissman. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Houston, We've Had a Problem: The Story of the Apollo 13 Disaster and Swept Away: The Story of the 2011 Japanese Tsunami are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Swept Away: The Story of the 2011 Japanese Tsunami
Swept Away: The Story of the 2011 Japanese Tsunami2016
Houston, We've Had a Problem: The Story of the Apollo 13 Disaster
Houston, We've Had a Problem: The Story of the Apollo 13 Disaster2017

What This Series Covers

Resilience & PerseveranceFear & BraveryHistoryNatural DisasterEmpathy & KindnessSadness & Grief

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