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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · January 1, 2025
Life or Death at Sea
By Matt Doeden
Adrift at sea, survival hinges on your choices. Can you find land?
112 pages
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Matt Doeden
Biography
Matt Doeden is a freelance author and editor from Minnesota. He’s written numerous children’s books on sports, music, current events, the military, extreme survival, and much more. His books Sandy Koufax (Twenty-First Century Books, 2006) and Tom Brady: Unlikely Champion (Twenty-First Century Books, 2011) were Junior Library Guild selections. Doeden began his career as a sports writer before turning to publishing. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children.
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