A Junior Library Guild Selection "The attractive design features a full-page or double-page-spread color illustration depicting a pivotal moment in each well-told story. ... A great collection of harrowing, true survivor stories."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"The handsome, oversize volume is enhanced by Hyndman’s single- and double-page illustrations. While appealing to all readers, this will have special interest for reluctant ones."
-- Booklist
"While offering excitement and peril, Long’s riveting narratives also provide insight into how these individuals used their skills, knowledge, and fortitude to survive."
--Publishers Weekly
Beautifully presented in a large, hardback format, and fully illustrated in color throughout, this wonderful anthology is a treat for all the family. Be shocked and amazed by these incredible real-life stories of extreme survival, including...

The Man Who Sucked Blood from a Shark, a sailor who survived for 133 days on a raft in the Atlantic when his ship was torpedoed, using shark's blood in place of fresh water.
The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, a teenager who fell 2 miles from an airplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety.
The ...