Survival : real tales of endurance in the face of disaster : true stories

Format:

Book

Title:

Survival : real tales of endurance in the face of disaster : true stories

Author:

McCarthy, Tom author

ISBN:

9781619304765

9781619304802

Publication:

White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2016]

Physical Description:

124 pages : maps ; 24 cm.

Series title(s):

Mystery & mayhem.

General Note:

"True stories"--Cover and title page.

Contents:

Introduction: Would you survive? -- Escape from the ice -- Adrift in the Pacific -- Lost in Death Valley -- The two trials of Mademoiselle Picard -- A most horrible journey.

Summary:

Discover accounts of wilderness survival that required innovation, a thirst for adventure, and even a bit of brutality, including Shackleton on the frozen landscape of Antarctica and William Bligh and his loyal followers adrift in the Pacific after a mutiny on the Bounty. William Manly loses his wagon train while crossing Death Valley. Charlotte Picard and her family are shipwrecked on the way to Senegal. And then there's the Donner Party.

Reading Level:

Ages 9-12.

Personal Subject:

Manly, William Lewis, 1820-1903-Juvenile literature.

Manly, William Lewis, 1820-1903. (OCoLC)fst01832704

Corporate Subject:

Méduse (Ship) -- Juvenile literature.

Méduse (Ship) (OCoLC)fst00578383

Conference Subject:

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition -- (1914-1917) -- Juvenile literature.

Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition -- (1914-1917)

Subject(s):

Méduse (Ship) -- Juvenile literature.

Bounty Mutiny, 1789 -- Juvenile literature.

Donner Party -- Juvenile literature.

Survival -- Juvenile literature.

Survival.

Genre:

Biographies.

Juvenile works.

True adventure stories.

Holds:

Available:*

Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Stayton Public Library	JNF 363.34 MCCARTHY	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Newberg Public Library	613.69 MCCARTHY	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

Tales of survival are as old as humanity! In Survival: True Stories , readers discover accounts of survival that required innovation, a thirst for adventure, and even a bit of brutality. Whether it's Shackleton on the frozen landscape of Antarctica or William Bligh and his loyal followers adrift in the Pacific after mutiny on the Bounty , survival is a fascinating topic for readers ages 9 to 12!

Survival is the second book in the Murder & Mayhem series, which features true tales that whet kids' appetites for history by engaging them in genres with proven track records--mystery and adventure. History is made of near misses, unexplained disappearances, unsolved mysteries, and bizarre events that are almost too weird to be true--almost! The Mystery & Mayhem series delves into the past to provide kids with a jumping-off point into a lifelong habit of appreciating history.

Each of the true tales told in Survival are paired with interesting facts about the setting, the industry, and the time period. A glossary and index provide the opportunity to practice using essential academic tools. These nonfiction narratives use clear, concise language with compelling plots that both avid and reluctant readers will be drawn to.

Author Notes

Tom McCarthy is the author of Satin Island, and made the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2015 shortlist. This same title also made the shortlist for the Goldsmiths Prize 2015.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 5-8-These hi-lo books focus on high-stakes stories from European and U.S. history. Each begins with a brief overview, followed by profiles of a specific person or disaster. In Pirates and Shipwrecks, readers are introduced to a number of pirates and three shipwrecked crews. Two shipwrecks, the Bounty mutiny, the ill-fated Donner party, and a trek across Death Valley comprise Survival. Intriguing details about Ernest Shackleton's starving crew keep readers engaged. A map of the area where each event took place, a time line, and an abbreviated list of other historical events from the time period allow students an additional way to connect with the material. Aside from an author's note that attributes the story of Daniel Collins to a published narrative, none of the other tales have references. The author uses the phrases savage islanders and natives who would kill them to describe encounters survivors had with people from island nations. VERDICT Because of the stereotypical language and lack of sources, this title is not recommended. Librarians should instead seek out Lauren Tarshis's Nature Attacks!-Hilary Writt, Sullivan University, Lexington, KY © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Warning: these feats aren't for the faint of heart. From icy depths and scorching valleys to the rumored consumption of human flesh, this entry in the Mystery & Mayhem series examines notorious survival stories. In five succinct chapters, each bookended by annotated expedition maps and a brief bill of historical context, McCarthy covers Ernest Shackleton's voyage from Plymouth, England, to Antarctica; William Bligh's trek to Timor; William Lewis Manly's slog through Death Valley; Charlotte Picard's course to Senegal; and the Donner Party's infamous tussle with an early winter. Although speculative musings (Imagine how the remaining crew . . . felt) at times offset hard facts and direct quotations, the conversational tone, hair-raising anecdotes, and fairly comprehensive glossary make this a handy primer for any budding thrill seeker.--Shemroske, Briana Copyright 2016 Booklist