How many books has Lauren Tarshis written?

Lauren Tarshis has written 40 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Lauren Tarshis series?

Here are the first books in Lauren Tarshis's series: Emma Jean Lazarus: Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree; I Survived: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; I Survived Graphic Novels: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; I Survived True Stories: Five Epic Disasters.

What order should I read Lauren Tarshis's books?

We recommend reading Lauren Tarshis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Lauren Tarshis still writing new books?

Yes, Lauren Tarshis has 1 ongoing series: I Survived.

Lauren Tarshis Reading Order

5 series · 40 books

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Non-Fiction Young Adult

Lauren Tarshis has built a prolific career writing accessible historical fiction and adventure stories for young readers, with millions of copies of her books in circulation worldwide. Her I Survived series dominates children's literature by combining gripping accounts of real historical disasters with age-appropriate storytelling that engages reluctant readers and history enthusiasts alike. Beyond her blockbuster disaster narratives, Tarshis has also created the Emma Jean Lazarus series and expanded her reach into graphic novels and nonfiction retellings, demonstrating versatility across multiple formats and reading levels for elementary and middle-grade audiences.

Emma Jean Lazarus Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2009)

Start with Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree and read in order.

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#	Title
1	Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

I Survived Series

Ongoing

26 books (2010–2026)

Start with I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, the first of 26 books in the I Survived series.

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#	Title
1	I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	I Survived the Attacks of September 11th, 2001 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Great Chicago Fire, 1871 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	I Survived The California Wildfires, 2018 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	I Survived the Wellington Avalanche, 1910 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	I Survived the Black Death, 1348 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	I Survived the Night of the Lions 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

I Survived Graphic Novels Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2020–2022)

Start with I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, the first of 6 books in the I Survived Graphic Novels series.

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#	Title
1	I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

I Survived True Stories Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2014–2021)

Start with Five Epic Disasters, the first of 5 books in the I Survived True Stories series.

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#	Title
1	Five Epic Disasters 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Nature Attacks! 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Extreme Weather! 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tornado Terror 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Courageous Creatures 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#	Title
1	Only My Dog Knows I Pick My Nose 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lauren Tarshis written?: Lauren Tarshis has written 40 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Lauren Tarshis series?: Here are the first books in Lauren Tarshis's series: Emma Jean Lazarus: Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree; I Survived: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; I Survived Graphic Novels: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916; I Survived True Stories: Five Epic Disasters.
What order should I read Lauren Tarshis's books?: We recommend reading Lauren Tarshis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lauren Tarshis still writing new books?: Yes, Lauren Tarshis has 1 ongoing series: I Survived.

Lauren Tarshis Reading Order

Emma Jean Lazarus Series

I Survived Series

I Survived Graphic Novels Series

I Survived True Stories Series

Picture Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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