"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.
| ISBN: | 9781646869916 |
| Publication date: | 8th August 2023 |
| Author: | ÆVar þÓr Benediktsson |
| Illustrator: | Anne Wilson |
| Publisher: | Barefoot Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Funny True Stories The Natural World Adventure Stories Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world |