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I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016

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In the beginning of the story, Jess does not know much about volcanic eruptions. What does she learn about the warning signs of an imminent eruption, and how does this knowledge help her to survive?

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In your opinion, which characters in the book show the most courage? Consider different types of challenges the characters faced. Explain in detail with references to the text.

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What details does the author use to differentiate between Eddie and Sam?

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