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Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland
by Ævar Þór Benediktsson
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
This is a hilarious and informative children's book about volcanoes and Iceland in general. It is written with so much humour it is fun to read for children and adults alike. There's one thing in the book that proves to be not true and once it's revealed it's so funny.
This is a story of how the author's grandfather and his friend explored Surtsey, a newly formed volcanic island back in 1967 and apart from being funny it's also really informative both about volcanoes and Icelandic culture.
The illustrations are so perfect! I really loved the illustrator's approach to the vibrant palette that despite using a lot of colors still feels as one that perfectly grabs the atmosphere of volcanic activity. I really loved the cute faces of all the hills and volcanoes. Also, all the small details are great, with the little trolls in the map and the Icelandic staves on the wallpaper.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, illustrator and publisher for providing an ARC.
This is a story of how the author's grandfather and his friend explored Surtsey, a newly formed volcanic island back in 1967 and apart from being funny it's also really informative both about volcanoes and Icelandic culture.
The illustrations are so perfect! I really loved the illustrator's approach to the vibrant palette that despite using a lot of colors still feels as one that perfectly grabs the atmosphere of volcanic activity. I really loved the cute faces of all the hills and volcanoes. Also, all the small details are great, with the little trolls in the map and the Icelandic staves on the wallpaper.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, illustrator and publisher for providing an ARC.