I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

by Lauren Tarshis
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Genre:  Realistic Fiction

Ben and Harry are visiting relatives in Japan, hoping that the trip there will help them overcome the loss of their father.  Instead of a restful vacation, they end up fighting for their lives.  A strong earthquake strikes the coastal village where they are staying.  This earthquake triggers a tsunami that is bearing down on the village. Will Ben and Harry be able to survive?