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"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.
This may be the most exciting 2025 #WCCPBA nominee. It has volcanoes, mythology, and the tension you'd expect in a story about being stranded on a newly formed volcanic Island.
Stranded!: A Mostly True Story from Iceland | 
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