Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids, Survival Edition

Big Dreams Kids Books, 2022

280 Pages

Grades 4^th – 6th

ISBN- 13 - 978-1953429520

Author Jesse Sullivan shares a collection of true stories of young people surviving harrowing ordeals. Each chapter highlights a different tale of survival and shows how each person made it through. Real-life survival tips are included after each chapter, providing readers skills that could save a life in a similar situation. The grit and determination of each survivor is inspiring. The best survival tip of all is to keep a level head and stay calm. The easy-to-read stories will capture the attention of eager and reluctant readers alike.  Readers who enjoy this title will want to check out other titles in the series.  (A reference to alligators living millions of years is noted.)

About the Author:

Jesse Sullivan has written several other titles in the Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids series. There is little information available about the author.   

About the Illustrator:

Davor Ratkovic is a freelance artist and illustrator with a wide range of experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the College of Fine and Applied Arts in Belgrade, Serbia. He has illustrated the entire series of Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids.  

Pathways connections: Heroes, My World and Others, Personal Feelings and Growth 

Reviewed by Cheryl The, PhD

Professor of Education

Southwestern Adventist University

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