Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
01/01/24
Illustrator:
Ginevra, Dante,
Pages:
48 pages
ISBN:
1-669-05893-X
ISBN 13:
978-1-669-05893-9
Dewey:
363.34
LCCN:
2023014739
Dimensions:
23 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Mon Oct 07 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
FOXE, Steve . Lost in the Jungle . illus. by Daniele Dickmann. ISBN 9781669058700 . LUJ&3;N, Jarred . Animal Attacks . illus. by Rudy Faber. ISBN 9781669058694 . LUJ&3;N, Jarred . Stranded at Sea . illus. by Eduardo Guti&3;rrez Garc&7;a. ISBN 9781669058717 .ea vol: 48p. (True Survival Graphics). Capstone . Jan. 2024. Tr. $37.99. Gr 4–6— High-interest comics that pull readers into a realm where they must rely on their wits after experiencing something extreme. Subjects range from animal attacks to being lost at sea. Each title has readers consider what they might do in the situation, before they are given real suggestions from survivors of similar incidents. This series reads like adventure stories with more factual substance to them. The stories are captivating and serious without delving into the more gruesome and morose aspects of surviving. VERDICT Graphic nonfiction is continuing to grow, and these titles would make an interesting addition to any comic or graphic novel collection for public and school libraries.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
A massive tsunami slams into a tourists train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gases. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. These deadly natural disasters ended in tragedy for somebut not everyone. How did the people in these true tales come face to face with the forces of nature and live to tell about it? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!