Lost in the woods

Meish Goldish

Book - 2015

"In September 2013, 72-year-old Gene Penaflor was hunting for deer in California's Mendocino National Forest when he fell onto rocky terrain and was knocked unconscious. When he awoke, the hunter was disoriented and lost. Days went by but rescuers did not come. To survive, Gene ate squirrels, frogs, and lizards. He kept himself warm in the subfreezing temperatures by building small fires and covering himself with leaves and grass. Would help arrive before he starved or froze to death? Lost in the Woods is a heart-stopping collection of true stories that dramatically describe what it's like to be lost and forced to survive in the woods. Captivating, first-person accounts of survivors include a woman who survived for almost two... months with barely any food after her van got stuck in the mud and three girls who scrambled for ways to help rescuers find them after they got lost in the Florida woods. The book also includes general information about the world's forests and woods and the incredible plants and animals that inhabit them. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the exciting survival tales. Written in a narrative format, this book is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats"--Provided by the publisher.

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Published
New York, New York : Bearport Publishing 2015.
Language
English
Main Author
Meish Goldish (-)
Physical Description
32 pages : colored illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
ISBN
9781627242936
  • A Fall in the Woods
  • Setting Up Camp
  • Forest Meals
  • Lost and Found
  • What Are Woods?
  • Life in the Woods
  • Stuck in Mud
  • Running Out of Hope
  • A Tragic End
  • An Adventure Gone Wrong
  • Calling for Help
  • A Light in the Dark
  • Woods Survival Tips
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Read More
  • Learn More Online
  • Index
  • About the Author
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-6-Would-be explorers and adventurers will relish these survival stories set in some of the world's most dangerous and isolated environments. Books open with the first of three- or- four dramatic, real-life stories, followed by a well-written general introduction to the region-including landforms, flora and fauna, weather, and culture-and close with a survival guide. A world map highlights the regions, and the stories center on teens and adults stranded in locations in the United States and around the globe. Authors don't minimize the survival struggles, some of which ended in death, but avoid sensationalism. Appealing layouts feature text boxes with ample information and boxed color photos and maps superimposed on full-color background photos. These books make learning about these regions exciting and entertaining. Bound to draw an audience, this series is a solid first-purchase choice. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.