I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 has debuted on The New York Times Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list. In the list dated August 1, 2026, the Scholastic graphic novel adaptation sits at #12 as a new entry this week.
“A couple of months after moving to Hawaii from New York City, Danny Crane attempts to stow away on a ship, only to be interrupted by bullets and bombs coming from the sky; adapted into a graphic novel by Georgia Ball.”
A New Format for a Beloved Story
The original chapter book, published in 2011 as the fourth title in Tarshis’s long-running I Survived series, has introduced countless young readers to major historical events through the eyes of resilient child protagonists. This graphic novel edition, released around July 2026, brings the story of 11-year-old Danny Crane to vivid life with dynamic artwork by Peter Wartman and text adapted by Georgia Ball.
Danny, a tough New York City kid recently relocated to Pearl City, Hawaii, is determined to return home—even if it means stowing away. On the morning of December 7, 1941, his plans collide with history as Japanese planes attack Pearl Harbor. Bombs fall, ships burn, and Danny must navigate chaos, fear, and survival on “the day that will live in infamy.”
Like other books in the I Survived Graphix line, this edition pairs high-stakes storytelling with a nonfiction back section featuring historical facts and photos, making it both gripping and educational.
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