Stranded at Sea
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Three teens run out of gas while island-hopping in the South Pacific. A lone sailor drifts on an inflatable life raft in the vast Atlantic. Four men cling to their capsized sailboat far off the New Zealand coast. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy--but they didn't! What happened when these people found themselves stranded at sea for weeks on end? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!
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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.
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