Sunday 16 June 2013

You made it!

You've come this far, there's no reason to stop now!  There are more great books about survival waiting for you at your library!


The Hatchet
by Gary Paulsen, j Pau
Brian Robertson lives through a plane crash and must summon the courage to survive the wilderness of Canada, as well as the dark secret he carries with him.




The Swiss Family Robinson
by Johann Wyss, j Wys
This classic book chronicles a family's new life of danger and surprises on a tropical island after surviving a raging storm at sea. 




Summer of Changes
by Ann Alma, j Alm
11-year old Anneke's mother has schizophrenia and can no longer care for her.  Anneke takes refuge in a cave with her dog, Sheera, and with the help of Gram learns how to confront the difficult challenges that face her.



 
Julie of the Wolves
by Jean Craighead George, j Geo
Miyax, also known as Julie, runs away from home when she feels that home is no longer a safe place to live.  Using the skills her father taught her to survive in the Alaskan wilderness, Miyax finds companionship in a pack of wolves but soon she must choose between the old ways and her new life.




At The Edge: Daring Acts In Desperate Times
by Larry Verstraete, j 153.83 Ver
This collection of more than 20 true stories of survival will have you sitting at the edge of your seat!




Take A Survival Quiz!

Think you've got what it takes to survive?  Take this quiz to find out!



  

Survival Day at Your Library!

Join survival expert Larry Livelong on Saturday, June 22nd from 2-4pm for an afternoon of adventure.  Learn how to build a shelter, collect clean water, use a compass and maps, and create your very own survival kit.  Play the Worst Case Scenario Survival Board Game and enjoy some delicious snacks.  Register starting June 15th at the service desk or call the library at 123-456-7890.