I Survived: The Shark attacks of 1916

I would recommend this book to other people because it is interesting and it tells about a true story that happened in 1916 at the Matawan Creek by Elm Hills.  I also liked the characters and what they did.

I Survived: The Shark attacks of 1916

Chet's problem was that he pranked his friends to scare them and then when Chet saw a real shark nobody believed him.  Chet was attacked by a shark and was in the hospital where he got stitches.  When I was very small I ran into a counter at Shoprite.  My mom had to take me to the hospital to get stitches on my left eyebrow.

I Survived: The Shark attacks of 1916 - Definitions

Sputtering:  To spray spit while making a loud noise.
Bellyaching:  Whining and complaining.
Guffaws:  A loud burst of laughter.
Scowl:  Wrinkle your brow while being mad.
Lurking:  Spying, lying in wait, sneak.
Glistening:  Reflecting light.
Barreling:  To move very quickly.
Jostling:  Pushing and shoving.
Truce:  Agreement between people to stop fighting.

I Survived: The Shark attacks of 1916

The genre of the story is non-fiction.  I would like it as a fiction novel, because I would like to see cartoon characters and it would be cool if the shark was a submarine made to spy on people.  Fiction is more fun because you use your imagination.

I Survived: The Shark attacks of 1916

The most interesting character is, Chet Roscow.  I like him because he is the main character in the story.  He came to Elm Hills to visit his uncle Jerry, while his parents was in California for business.  Chet was alone and had no friends, but then he met Sid, Dewey and Monty.  They were boys that worked at the local tile factory.  After work they would go and swim at the Matawan Creek.  They would play pranks on each other.