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Adventure / Survival
Into Thin Air, by Jon Krakauer. 332 pages. Ages 14 and up. This is the harrowing account of the disastrous 1996 Mount Everest climbing expedition. The book is written by one of the climbers who narrowly survived brain damage and being frozen to death. In May of 1996, an expedition to climb the tallest peak on the planet encountered a rogue snowstorm, trapping climbers above and below it. Of the eleven members of the expedition that started the climb, only six came back alive. Krakauer vividly recounts the harrowing experiences he and others endured as they strove to reach the summit, 29,000 feet above sea level, through oxygen depleted air, and sub freezing temperatures. Acts of heroism, selfishness and cowardice reveal the heights and depths of the human condition. Photos from the expedition help to portray the vastness of Everest, and puts a human face on the climbers. In stock, $ 12.95.
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Endurance, Alfred Lansing, 274 pages, Ages 14 and up. This is one of the greatest survival stories known to man! What makes it even more amazing is that it actually happened! In December, 1914, Ernest Shackleton commanded an expedition of 27 men. The goal was to cross over the South Pole, on foot. The crew set sail on the Endurance, from Georgia island, about eight hundred miles from the Antarctic. The ship gets trapped by ice, and the men have to eventually abandon ship. Imagine trying to survive temperatures thirty five below zero. Ice cold winds. Sections of ice getting ready to crumble beneath your feet, tossing you into a frigid death! The men endure hardships such as near starvation and gangrene. Sea monsters rising from the oceans, hunting them across the ice. Eating their beloved sled dogs to survive. Performing an amputation to save a man’s life. Your son will be amazed at this intense account of man’s indomitable will to survive. We only stock the version of the book that contains 35 photographs from the actual expedition. ISBN # 0786708425. These photos truly bring to life this story of how these men survived for seventeen months surrounded by the coldest enviornment on the planet.
The Chicago Tribune review of this book sums it up: "One of the most gripping, suspenseful, intense stories anyone will ever read." In stock. $14.95 Only available used, in good condition.
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Holes, by Luis Sachar. Adventure / Drama. 230 pages. Ages 10-13. This is a school classic that boys actually like to read! An original and captivating story about a young teenager named Stanley who is sent to juvenile detention camp for a theft he did not commit. At the detention camp he meets other so called juvenile delinquents named Zero, Magnet and Armpit. They are forced to mindlessly dig holes in the desert. The book is more intriguing and multi-layered than most. There are several engrossing storylines told in the present and a previous time that climax in a very satisfying ending. Your son will be drawn into Stanley’s new world, his ancestors, his new juvenile delinquent friends, as well as his corrupt captors and their hidden agenda. The author skillfully combines adventure, mystery and suspense to produce an entertaining and thought-provoking story that your son will enjoy, and not soon forget. In Stock. $6.99
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Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. 195 pages. Ages 9-12. This is one of the more popular books for boys. An engrossing story, that appeals to boys’ sense of adventure. Thirteen year old Brian Robeson must survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, until he can find help. The pilot of the two seater plane taking him to see his Dad dies of a heart attack. Brian manages to crash land the plane. Equipped with a hatchet that his mom gave him, Brian uses his wits to survive. The descriptions of the wilderness, and Brian’s adventures, are vivid and well told.
In stock. $6.99
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Brian’s Winter, by Gary Paulsen. 144 pages. Ages 9-12. If your son liked Hatchet, he will again become immersed in the survival saga of 13year old Brian Robeson. At the end of Hatchet, Brian is rescued. But, what would survival in the Canadian winter be like for Brian, if he wasn’t rescued at the end of the summer? This is the theme to Brian’s Winter. Once again, the author vividly describes the wilderness and Brian’s life and death struggle to survive the cold. Encounters with giant Elks and Bears, as well as numerous exciting cliff hangers will keep your son glued to the pages. In stock. $6.50
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MVP (Magellan Voyage Project), by Douglas Evans. 235 pages. Ages 9-12. A brilliant 12 year old named Adam Story has been challenged by a mysterious prince to cross the earth by land and sea in forty days. If he is successful, he wins 4 million dollars! His journey will be coordinated, supervised and financed by a wealthy group called the Magellan Voyage Project. Adam accepts the challenge, and under the ruse of sleep away camp for the summer, embarks on his international voyage. Along the way he sees the world, meets numerous international characters, friendly and otherwise, who try to stop him. He also learns of the true meaning of this contest. This is an exciting story, enjoyed by boys who like to be immersed in a far reaching adventure, tinged with mystery and suspense along the way. In stock. $9.95.
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Snow Bound, by Harry Mazer. 142 pages. Ages 14 and up. Tony Laporte is a headstrong fifteen year old. He brings home a stray dog, but his parents refuse to let him keep it. He gets angry, and drives off in one of his parent’s cars. He picks up a hitchhiker named Cindy. They find themselves driving into a fast moving blizzard. Tony recklessly crashes the car in a deserted area. Tony and Cindy are now up against a blinding snowstorm, injuries and wild dog attacks. They must learn to forget their petty grievances against the world, and rely on each other to survive. This is an intense page turner by one of the better young adult authors.
In stock. $5.99
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Stormbreaker, by Anthony Horowitz. 256 pages. Ages 10-14. This is a fantastic action-adventure story, laced with intrigue and mystery from beginning to end. 14 year old Alex Rider’s Uncle and caregiver has just been killed, supposedly in a car crash. He had been Alex’s only true parent, since his father and mother died when he was a baby. Strange people come to the funeral, Alex sees some things he shouldn’t, and he is thrust into the type of non - stop danger that only James Bond can appreciate. Fortunately for Alex, he is muscular, athletic, and his uncle had him unwittingly trained in self defense and outdoor survival techniques. Alex is recruited by the British spy agency, MI 6, to find out the truth behind his uncle’s death, Russian assassins, Egyptian terrorists, and what the mysterious Stormbreaker computers are all about. The book is well paced throughout, and hard to put down. In stock, $7.99.
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