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Title details for Lost in the Amazon by Betsy Rathburn - Available

Lost in the Amazon

Juliane Koepcke's Story

by Betsy Rathburn
Taylor Yotter
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When a plane crash leaves her stranded deep in the Amazon Rain Forest, Juliane Koepcke must fight to make it out alive. This graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of her survival, including her fall from the sky, her encounters with dangerous wildlife, and her eventual escape from the jungle. Colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue featuring actual quotes draw readers into the story, while a map, timeline, and bonus facts offer further details about Koepcke's ordeal.

  • Creators

  • Series

    True Survival Stories

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 1, 2021

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781648344565

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781648344565
      • File size: 9289 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 3.6
    • Lexile® Measure: 620
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      October 1, 2021
      Grades 4-6 In 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke was on a plane with her mother from Lima, Peru, to her parents' research station in the Amazon rain forest. The plane broke apart in a storm, and Juliane, still strapped to her seat, plummeted nearly 10,000 feet to the forest floor. When she regained consciousness, she was injured but able to stand and make her way along a nearby stream, hoping to find civilization. She reached a shelter 10 days later and was found by three forest workers. The graphic novel narrative employs images that capture the emotions of her ordeal. The writing is clear and accessible, and back matter includes more about Juliane, a time line, and a map of her trek. A dramatic and gripping offering from the True Survival Tales series (6 titles).

      COPYRIGHT(2021) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2021

      Gr 4-5-Graphic novel format brings these stories to life visually, with action-packed scenes of shark attacks, shipwrecks, and plane crashes. Red text indicates when historical quotes are used within the story of each harrowing adventure. Panel layout varies to maintain interest, but the flow of the narrative is easy to follow. Back matter includes a map showing the location of the incident or the route to safety and a bulleted list of additional facts about each figure. Time lines show the start of each story, major points along the way, and the date each individual returned to their lives. A list of suggested books for further reading is provided. The publisher's Factsurfer website offers readers access to additional content for each title. VERDICT These books will appeal to reluctant readers and thrill seekers alike with limited text and captivating images.

      Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:3.6
  • Lexile® Measure:620
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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