I Survived - The Shark Attacks of 1916 (10/27/14)

I Survived - the Shark Attacks of 1916

By: Lauren Tarshis

Writing Prompt:  Describe the setting – when and where what you are reading takes place

May Contain Spoilers

The shark attacks of 1916 took place in 1916 in Elm Hills, New Jersey. This takes place at a beach very close to Elm Hills. A shark goes to the beach and swims there. The only thing is, the shark doesn't only swim there... he feasts there. This shocking news has gotten the whole city talking about these shark attacks and the shark in general. Stay away from Matawan Creek

This story is about a boy named Chet coming face-to-face with a bloodthirsty shark. He's very daring just to go to the beach when he knows there has been a recent shark attack there. Chet will have to face some consequences because of his actions. These actions were very poor actions and shouldn't have made that decision. Chet had a choice though, he didn't have to go down there. 

Chet made a very poor decision. He may be the new popular one, but was it worth it. Was it really worth it to go down there and get his leg hurt (I'm not going to what happens to his leg). He's on crutches now. He would be considered as disabled now. For what cause??? Now he can't do as many things as other people can. But the only thing he can do is heal and try.

Find Out What Happens to Chet Reading:

I Survived - The Shark Attacks of 1916