Stranded!

By Ævar Þór Benediktsson, Anne Wilson (Illustrator)

Stranded on a volcanic island, two scientists face lava and dwindling supplies. Can they survive until rescue arrives?

4.3/5 Goodreads · 337 ratings

32 pages· 1,713 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Stranded on Iceland's newest volcanic island, Surtsey, two scientists must navigate fiery lava and dwindling supplies. As they battle the elements, their survival hangs in the balance. With each passing day, the challenges grow more daunting, and the line between fact and fiction blurs. Will they find a way to endure until rescue arrives, or will the island's secrets consume them? This thrilling tale, inspired by true events, invites readers to uncover the one surprising twist that defies reality. Dive into a world of adventure, danger, and discovery on the edge of a volcanic eruption.

From the publisher

“Benediktsson’s Icelandic grandfather inspires this ‘mostly true, ‘ magically buoyed tale of a volcanic excursion that teeters on disaster” - Publishers Weekly 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.

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