I survived the attack of the grizzlies, 1967 (i survived graphic novel #5) - Lauren Tarshis

A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 , with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Berat Pekmezci.

No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before.

until tonight.

Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year.

Mel loves it here -- the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles.

But this year is different.

With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past.

Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly.

She knows basic bear safety: Don't turn your back.

Don't make any sudden movements.

And most importantly: Don't run.

That last one is the hardest for Mel; she's been running from her problems all her life.

If she wants to survive tonight, she'll have to find the courage to face her fear.

Based on the real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, this bold graphic novel tells the story of one of the most tragic seasons in the history of America's national parks -- a summer of terror that forever changed ideas about how grizzlies and humans can exist together in the wild.

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions.

Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages.

Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.