I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

About this book

Ten-year-old George Calder is aboard the Titanic when it strikes an iceberg, and must survive the most famous shipwreck in history. The first book in Lauren Tarshis's blockbuster I Survived series pairs fast-paced narrative with real history — a grades 2-5 staple that turns reluctant readers into series fans.

Why widely assigned

This Historical Fiction title, reads at early-reader complexity, typically at grades 2–5. Written in the 2010s; pairs with curriculum units on survival and history.

Where this book is assigned

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Common questions

What grade level is I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912?

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 2–5, with a Lexile measure of 590L. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

What is the Lexile level of I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912?

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 has a Lexile measure of 590L according to MetaMetrics. Lexile measures text complexity, not content maturity — check the grade range and content notes separately for age-appropriateness.

How long does it take to read I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912?

It takes about 2h 5m to read I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (112 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 125 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

Is I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 hard to read for 2nd grade?

At 590L, I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 falls within the typical 420–820L text-complexity range for 2nd grade (Common Core Appendix A) — a grade-appropriate reading challenge. Lexile measures text complexity, not thematic maturity — check the content notes for age-appropriateness separately.

Is I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 banned in schools?

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.