About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is curious about how the human spirit handles extreme pressure or when they need real world examples of resilience and problem solving. This high interest nonfiction title introduces young readers to individuals who survived harrowing experiences in the wilderness and at sea through a combination of luck, preparation, and sheer will. It provides a safe way to explore the concepts of fear and bravery. While the scenarios involve life threatening danger, the focus remains on the survival tactics and mental fortitude of the people involved. It is an excellent choice for children aged 8 to 11 who are transitioning into longer nonfiction texts and enjoy learning about history through a lens of human endurance. Parents will appreciate the way it frames survival as a balance of physical action and mental hope.
