by Jon Scieszka
First published 2014
From the far reaches of history to the depths of the natural world, this collection of true stories delivers high-stakes adventure, astounding feats, and unbelievable real-life moments. Encounter daring escapes, medical marvels, and long-lost treasures. Explore the mysteries of the universe and the wonders of the human spirit. In the hands of master storyteller Jon Scieszka, the truth is stranger - and more captivating - than fiction.
Genres: adventure, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: captivating, high-stakes, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, high-stakes
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century
272 pages · Paperback · Walden Pond Press