How did the author decide to make the story so intense without being too frightening?
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I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011

I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
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How did the author decide to make the story so intense without being too frightening?
Did anyone else feel a mix of hope and fear while reading about the characters' experiences?
What inspired Lauren Tarshis to write about this specific event in such a way for middle-grade readers?