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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.
Jun 1, 2023 · Gr 1-4–Bringing the folklore and magic of Iceland to life, the author relates the story of when his grandfather became stranded with a friend on a newly formed volcanic island. Based on a true account, the book’s comfortable and engaging storytelling presents the tale in a humorous way sprinkled with Icelandic myths and a dash of magic.
Whatever its technical shortcomings, “Stranded” is a magnificent achievement: a true nonfiction epic that makes its predecessors seem puny. What were the Academy Awards voters thinking when...
Aug 8, 2023 · 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.
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Aug 8, 2023 · Stranded! is based on a true story, the author Ævar Þór Benediktsson humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, which is a brand new volcanic island in Iceland.
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May 31, 2023 · A Mostly True Story from Iceland 🌋 Written by Ævar Þór Benediktsson Illustrated by Anne Wilson Buy on our site: https://www.barefootbooks.com/stranded Buy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/5owQkxn ...
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Stranded! A Mostly True Story from Iceland. ÆVar Þór Benediktsson, illus. by Anne Wilson. Barefoot, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-64686-991-6. Benediktsson’s Icelandic grandfather inspires this...
