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Stranded! AEvar THor Benediktsson

Stranded! By AEvar THor Benediktsson

Stranded! by AEvar THor Benediktsson


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Summary

Graphic novel-like layouts and humorous text tell the thrilling tale of two friends who become stranded on a volcanic island in Iceland.

Stranded! Summary

Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland by AEvar THor Benediktsson

Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued. Graphic novel-like layouts and spirited text invite readers to search for the one thing that's not actually true in this thrilling yet light-hearted tale of adventure. Endnotes include information about volcanoes, Icelandic culture and Norse mythology.

Stranded! Reviews

Two amateur explorers become stranded on a newly formed volcanic island when the fishing boat that drops them off fails to come back - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Based on a true account, the book's comfortable and engaging storytelling presents the tale in a humorous way sprinkled with Icelandic myths and a dash of magic . . . Highly recommended for public or school libraries. This gently exciting story will be enjoyed by adventure-loving children. - School Library Journal
Benediktsson's Icelandic grandfather inspires this 'mostly true,' magically buoyed tale of a volcanic excursion that teeters on disaster - Publishers Weekly

This strikingly unusual picture book contains a true story about the author's grandfather, a scientist stranded on a volcanic island. Lively illustrations allude to the mythology, and the text, including facts in the back, is involving. - The Sunday Times, Best Books for Children 2023

About AEvar THor Benediktsson

AEvar THor Benediktsson is one of Iceland's most popular authors. He is Iceland's first UNICEF Ambassador and is known for launching popular nationwide reading challenges to encourage Icelandic children and teenagers to read more. In 2017 AEvar was chosen as one of the Aarhus39 - a collection of the 39 best emerging writers for young people from across Europe. He is the author of more than 30 books.

Anne Wilson was born on Ascension Island, a volcano in the South Atlantic. Her work is inspired by everyday life and traveling. The images she creates are constructed in layers, starting with drawing, mark making and printing, these are then manipulated in Photoshop. Anne has an MA in illustration from St Martins College of Art, London and has been an illustrator for over 20 years. She has illustrated many projects for Barefoot Books, including We're Roaming in the Rainforest and The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales.

Additional information

NGR9781646869923
9781646869923
1646869923
Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland by AEvar THor Benediktsson
New
Paperback
Barefoot Books, Incorporated
2023-08-08
32
N/A
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