4 stars
A nice graphic novel adaptation of I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967. This story has been one of my favorites so far in the series (You can read my review here ). Nice balance of showing the dangers of grizzly bears, but also what humans can do to avoid dangerous interactions. There is a large emphasis on respecting wildlife, responsibly disposing of trash, making your presence known when hiking, and keeping your distance from wild animals.
The backmatter contains information on the context leading up to the attacks, a timeline of the attacks, ways the reader can help wildlife, and bear safety tips including what to do during a bear attack. This last section was especially well-suited for the graphic novel format as the visuals reinforce the instructions. I did miss the diagram highlighting the differences between black bears and grizzly bears found in the original, but there was still a lot of great information.
A nice read for those who enjoy learning about animals, historical fiction, and the outdoors.