I Survived: The Battle of D-Day, 1944
Lauren Tarshis
📚 Genre
Children's Historical Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
📅 Publication Year
2020
🔢 ISBN
978-1338569308
About This Book
The book follows an eleven-year-old boy named Paul who finds himself in the middle of the historic and dangerous Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The cover features dynamic and dramatic artwork showing a young boy looking out at the invasion beaches with landing craft and a crashing airplane overhead under a smoky sky, with bold silver and red typography for the series title.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
112
Edition
Paperback
Series
I Survived, Book 18, total books in series exceeds 25
Target Audience
Children, Middle Grade (Ages 7-10)
Collector Information
Condition
Good. There is visible vertical creasing and wear along the left margin of the front cover near the spine, slight corner bumping, and minor surface scuffing typical of a read paperback in a school or home library setting.
Estimated Value
$3-$6
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-market children's paperback published in high volume by Scholastic, widely available in bookstores, libraries, and online marketplaces.
Historical Significance
The book introduces young readers to major historical events, specifically World War II and the D-Day invasion, helping to foster an early interest in history and historical non-fiction/fiction crossover themes.
Collector Notes
As a modern, high-print-run children's paperback, this book holds little to no monetary investment value. Collectibility is restricted to complete series sets in pristine or unread condition. Store in a dry, climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the bright cover art.
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Notable Features
Part of the New York Times bestselling series, illustrated with historical photographs and maps at the back of the book.