True Underground Rescue Stories

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VOYA - Angi Barnard
From a ship lost in the heat of battle to a baby trapped in a well, Young and Jankowski regale readers with tales of survival that will amaze even the most reluctant readers. Adventure-seeking literary enthusiasts need not look beyond this informative series of books, tailor-made for an interesting and satisfying read. Those who enjoy these mini-masterpieces will be moved by the accounts of the stunning rescues that show how well it pays to lend a hand to someone else. These books are a must-have for thrill seekers, fact-lovers, and the adventurer in all of us. (True Rescue Stories) Reviewer: Angi Barnard, Teen Reviewer
Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot
In this new series "True Rescue Stories" designed for reluctant readers, the adage that truth is stranger than fiction applies. Some of these true stories are pretty incredible. I remember when baby Jessica was trapped in a well and the media coverage and the relief at her final rescue. It was very interesting to learn that this experience early in life did not traumatize her and that her life just went on in a fairly normal fashion. The mine rescue stories were also big news and show how much risk is involved in a career that takes one deep into the ground. These stories all had a positive outcome. Unfortunately, the story of caver Floyd Collins was not a happy one, but it certain gave the author an opportunity to present a two page spread on spelunking safety. The closing story about a subway rescue is probably one that those of us living in big cities with subway systems can most relate to. It is amazing what some people will do in an emergency situation. The vocabulary section has an intriguing title—"Words to Survive By." There is a list of additional titles that readers might want to try and web site references to learn more about these actual events. There is an index and a final page which presents the other titles in the series. The books are well written and should appeal to a broad range of both good and reluctant readers and especially boys. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780766036765
  • Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 12/1/2010
  • Series: True Rescue Stories Series
  • Pages: 48
  • Age range: 10 - 13 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.78 (w) x 8.64 (h) x 0.30 (d)

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