In "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980," readers are taken on a gripping adventure with a young boy named Jesse as he navigates the terrifying events surrounding the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens. Living near the volcano, Jesse is initially excited about the eruption but soon realizes the dangerous reality it poses. As the mountain erupts, spewing ash and pyroclastic flows, Jesse must find a way to survive the chaos and keep his family safe. This story blends historical events with gripping storytelling, emphasizing bravery, resilience, and the bonds of family in the face of disaster. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called I Survived .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Scholastic Paperbacks .

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the September 11 attacks, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, among others. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis. com.