Survival and adventure fans will enjoy it
"Survivalist and adventure fans hit information for hardcore situations, and that with tons of humor tossed in. From ice landscapes to jungles. . . from Africa to South America and more, this read visits dangerous and sticky situations, which readers may or may not ever face, from all ends of the globe. Surviving a shipwreck on an island, facing down a mountain lion, or even understanding the first hints of a tsunami no longer count to secret skills after hitting these pages. The chapters divide up the possible predicaments by settings (jungle, ice, etc. ), give a one paragraph introduction, and then dive into several scenarios and how to deal with them with short tips and hints. Some skills are useful and good-to-know. Others are interesting but probably will never arise. . . which doesn't mean the information is useless, though. Each situation is delivered with a sense of adventure and humor, which never underplays the true danger but keeps it light-hearted and fun. The information holds general, easy tips (nothing overly technical) and will have readers proud that they know some things others probably don't. The information is also correct, which does add to the all-around-knowledge aspect and really can help out if the need arises. It's an extremely varied mix, which adds to the fun. The writing is very fitting for the middle grade audience. The reader is directly addressed, and while the authors 'play' with each scenario and add jokes, they never talk down to the readers, either. It guarantees smiles and also helps the information sit better in the memory. There are added questions toward the end of each chapter, which hold a bit of real information checking but also offer ridiculous answer possibilities to bring snorts and giggles. The illustrations also add humor but do help readers understand the information given in the text (like how to construct emergency shelters). It's a fun read with tons of information, too, and I do see readers enjoying this one quite a bit. I received a DRC and not only learned quite a bit but found myself smiling the entire way through."