Tsunami

Survival Scout #2

by Maxwell Eaton III

Return to Scout's world of natural-disaster mishaps in the second installment of the Survival Scout graphic novel series - this time to learn about tsunamis. Perfect for fans of Scholastic's I SURVIVED series!

Learn the skills you need to survive a TSUNAMI.

1) Learn the Did you know that a big earthquake can be a sign that a tsunami might hit?

2) Recognize the If it looks like the ocean is pulling away from the shore, RUN! This means a tsunami could be on the way!

3) Always have a bag of essential items packed and an evacuation route planned. You never know when it could SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Remember, if you live near a coast and see the warning signs, DON'T WAIT - get to higher ground. And stay safe out there!

Join Scout and her talking skunk companion in this witty, useful, and funny graphic novel about how to survive a tsunami.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Nonfiction, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels Comics

160 pages, Paperback

Published March 19, 2024

About the author

Maxwell Eaton III is the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of dozens of outdoor adventure-based picture books and comics for young readers. All of Maxwell’s books are informed by a life led outdoors in the mountains and on the water. He is passionate about sharing his love for the natural world with young people and empowers them to get outside; make and do with their own hands; to think and act with calm and collected minds; and to maintain perspective and humor. He skis, paddles, and writes in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.

Reviews

[Ms. Yingling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Public library copy

Filled with lots of good scientific, delivered in a lightly humorous and easy to understand way.

[Shari]

Lots of great nonfiction information about tsunamis, and doesn't water down (no pun intended) their deadly force.

[D.T. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel the scientific facts weren’t integrated as well as in the first book. The first book had a subplot of Scout's ill-prepared older brother showing what not to do and how Scout had to survive until they could meet up again. That little story helped keep readers interested.

For this book, it was all good information, but it was very text-heavy. I don’t know if a child with a short attention span will maintain until the more edutainment parts.

[Sirah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scout is staying in a little house on an island off the coast of Alaska when an earthquake hits. She carefully explains why this is happening and how to respond, then discusses the main theme of this book, Tsunamis. It gets a bit harrowing at the end as Scout and skunk (and a lizard named Gestalt) have to escape the water that has been coming while Scout explained tectonic plates.

Natural disasters are scary. They're scarier when you don't know what's going on and don't know how to respond. This book is factual and detailed, lining out practical steps and throwing in a hint of comic book humor. I'd definitely give it to students who are curious about tsunamis, and I hope that this book saves lives.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding!

[Deborah Zeman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved the graphics and the snarky skunk, but there was a LOT of info. A bit info overload. The info was solid but some kids may be turned off.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear, informative graphic nonfic with wry running asides from Scout’s skunk sidekick. I want to remember this series to recommend to patrons. While it presents scientific concepts, the framing (survival), tone, and lots of breathing space given to the text this will be far less daunting to anyone daunted by denser graphic nonfiction like the Science Comics series (and still worthwhile and fun to those who aren’t). That breathing space makes it easier on the eyes than Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, too, but it doesn’t feel slight. A good choice for a gift, as these (only two so far) are likely lesser known to devourers of graphic format books geared to kids, but are hard to not like or to open and quickly reject—they look friendly, they’re funny, and they help you know things.

Scout: “Many communities within tsunami hazard zones have maps available to help plan your evacuation. Take the time to find your home or school as well as the fastest route to safety.”

Skunk: “What about a nice place to get snacks?”

The author emphasizes the seriousness of tsunamis and that they have “caused many deaths” in a note at the end.

Thanks due to #netgalley for access to the digital ARC

[Sadie-Jane Huff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 080 of 300 ~ 2024

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My bff recently went to Taiwan and experienced earthquakes. My hubs and I visited Phuket a year after the tsunamis, and reading this made me wonder - would I know what to do if I experienced it?

This is a helpful and great introduction to everything you need to know and what to do in case of.

The skunk got a tad annoying, hence the four star review.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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[Brooke - TheBrookeList · Rating 4 out of 5]

Survival Scout: Tsunami teaches us about tsunamis in a harrowing graphic novel that is smart, funny, engaging, and silly. Scout lives through the minute-by-minute moments of the experience of a tsunami and stops periodically to help us understand it all. The science is not skimmed over, but explained in ways that reach beyond the basics. The graphic style keeps it from being boring and the improbabilities of the story-telling crutches are embraced in a humorous way. An exceptional series and a fun title.

[Martha Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This next adventure of Scout's is very frightening; she survives a Tsunami on the coast of Alaska. It is extremely text heavy, so much science to understand! However the information is very cool and also disturbing. Skunk is back and is joined by Richter Scale, a German speaking lizard! This book is like a handbook to surviving a Tsunami, with snarky jokes thrown in. (Richter is very cute, too!). A more than worthy sequel to Lost in the Mountains! And what other graphic or other book at all would help you prepare for a Tsunami?

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great nonfiction graphic novel. Maxwell Eaton does a good job of blending humor with an informative text. My 9 year old daughter and I read this one together after she read the first Survival Scout book. We both enjoyed learning about tsunamis and how they can be predicted. Plus laughing at her Skunk companion from the first book. I definitely plan to add this to my school library when it's published. Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to preview the graphic novel.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Survival Scout: Tsunami takes place off the Alaskan coast. There has been an earthquake out at sea and Scout must not only survive the earthquake, but the incoming tsunami. This graphic novel was a font of information about earthquakes, plate tectonics, types of tsunamis, what to do in the event of a tsunami, all told with a slightly annoying sidekick. Very informational and I feel it would be especially helpful for kids living on the West Coast.

[Holly Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first, I found it very compelling. The skunk gets a bit annoying at times, but the information is so well presented. Everything seems super important and worth knowing. I still love Scout and can’t wait to find out what we’ll learn about next. I think my hesitation is just that I live in Colorado and Minnesota. So a tsunami feels a long way away from me.

I can imagine this book soothing the anxieties of students, maybe not my students, but students especially along the pacific coast—which would be a whole lot of students.

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read! This book is incredibly informative in a fun way. I already know a lot about tsunamis, but I learned a few things reading this book. Living in an area that could experience a tsunami, students are always curious about what they are and how they can be safe. This book does exactly that in a very kid-friendly way. I’m excited to add this book to my library.

[Glenna Coleman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scout explains to her pal Skunk how earthquakes and tsunamis happen in this well-illustrated graphic novel. I found the information helpful, but had trouble with the pacing since the explanations were shoehorned in between reminders of the dire peril the characters were in as Scout stopped to explain how everything works and what to do instead of seeking safety and explaining later!

[Raven Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative book about tsunami, the effects and introduction facts on what to do. The pace can be a bit slow, but that is good as it allows the reader to take in all the events happening. Simple and clever illustrations paint the big picture. A sassy skunk friend and a young kid make this relatable and easier to access as text alone.

[Meghan Bohn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of text and information. I love Richter (the German exchange student lizard).

[Wina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short graphic novel for ages 8-12, the humor and science are sophisticated enough for the age group. Really enjoyable and informative.

[wildct2003 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another useful and fun survival read

[Andréa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.