Praise for I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: "Expressive illustrations capture the drama of the storm and its aftermath, but the book's real power comes from its exploration of what it means to be a hero." Booklist
Praise for I Survived the American Revolution, 1776: "Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative." School Library Journal
Praise for I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79: "Tarshis serves up another gripping adventure... with the light-speed pacing and death-defying maneuvering fans have come to expect." Booklist
Praise for I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863: "Informative and breathlessly paced." Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001: "[Tarshis] crafts a dramatic, emotionally intense tale that takes account of 9/11's physical and emotional costs short- and longterm while ending on an upward beat." Kirkus Reviews
Praise for I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: "A gripping story that will hold the interest of reluctant readers." School Library Journal
Praise for I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912: "The fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages." Kirkus Reviews