Survivors: BLUE PETER AWARD WINNER by David Long (English) Paperback Book

Description: Survivors by David Long, Kerry Hyndman Amazing real-life stories about extreme survival. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Winner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017Beautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour 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 sharks blood in place of fresh water.The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, a teenager who fell 2 miles from an aeroplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety.The Woman Who Froze to Death - Yet Lived, a woman who was trapped under freezing water for so long her heart stopped. Four hours later, medics managed to warm her blood enough to revive her.Combining classic tales such as Ernest Shackletons Antarctic voyage, as well as more modern exploits such as the adventurer who inspired the movie 127 Hours, these astonishing stories will be retold by young readers to all of their friends. Notes A beautifully illustrated large format title that contains real-life stories about extreme survival. It won the Best Book with Facts at the Blue Peter Book Awards 2017. Paperback edition. Ages: 9+ Author Biography Writer and historian David Long is the author of the acclaimed Animals VC: For Gallantry and Devotion and more than twenty other non-fiction books on a wide range of historical subjects. Jet the Rescue Dog, the first of several titles for younger readers, was published by Faber in 2014. He lives in Suffolk and has two teenage sons.Kerry Hyndman is a London based illustrator and map maker with a wide range of editorial, advertising and publishing clients. In her spare time she likes to snowboard, climb, hit things with rackets and cycle around. Promotional Amazing real-life stories about extreme survival. Long Description Amazing real-life stories about extreme survival. Winner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017 Beautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour 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 sharks blood in place of fresh water. The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, a teenager who fell 2 miles from an aeroplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety. The Woman Who Froze to Death - Yet Lived, a woman who was trapped under freezing water for so long her heart stopped. Four hours later, medics managed to warm her blood enough to revive her. Combining classic tales such as Ernest Shackletons Antarctic voyage, as well as more modern exploits such as the adventurer who inspired the movie 127 Hours, these astonishing stories will be retold by young readers to all of their friends. Promotional "Headline" Amazing real-life stories about extreme survival. Details ISBN0571339662 Pages 192 Publisher Faber & Faber Year 2017 ISBN-10 0571339662 ISBN-13 9780571339662 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-10-05 Author Kerry Hyndman Media Book Illustrator Kerry Hyndman Imprint Faber & Faber Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 613.690922 Position Author Language English UK Release Date 2017-10-05 AU Release Date 2017-10-05 Subtitle BLUE PETER AWARD WINNER Audience Age 10-13 Edition Description Main Audience Childrens (6-12) NZ Release Date 2019-09-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126741086;

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