Rescue

Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes.How far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. 'I was hall monitor,' he said afterwards. 'It is my job to look after my classmates.'Whether dragging a friend from a blazing car, masterminding a search far below the earth's surface, or recovering astronauts from an aborted space mission, Rescue reveals the ingenuity, courage and doggedness of the human spirit all over the world.Another unputdownable collection of eye-opening and moving true adventures, both contemporary and historical. Impeccably told by David Long and brought to vibrant life by illustrator Kerry Hyndman.Praise for the series:'True-story fans will love this.' Inis Children's Books Ireland 'Full of incredible real-life stories . . . Ultimately an inspirational book, beautifully illustrated.' Angels and Urchins'A great collection of harrowing, true survivor stories.' Kirkus

PRAISE FOR HEROES "Readers will be heartened to learn of the accolades many of the animals received following their service, and that several enjoyed retirements as pets. " -- Publishers Weekly "Rewarding fare for younger browsers." -- Kirkus Reviews "[HEROES] is more than an 'I Survived' starring animals; these are stories about how we rely on animals to survive and to thrive.... Kerry Hyndman's illustrations are all at once intense and beautiful, and David Long's tributes are filled with respect for these companions. Read with a box of tissues nearby. Give to your animal fans and your adventure story fans." -- Mom Read It PRAISE FOR SURVIVORS "Hyndman's grainy artwork depicts the survivors at the peak moments of danger--19th-century trapper Hugh Glass lunges at an attacking grizzly bear with his knife, surgeon Leonid Rogozov peers down at his abdomen, giving himself a necessary appendectomy at a polar research station. While offering excitement and peril, Long's riveting narratives also provide insight into how these individuals used their skills, knowledge, and fortitude to survive. " --Publishers Weekly "Each of the 23 accounts seems more jaw-dropping than the one before, and all are testaments to the human spirit. The handsome, oversize volume is enhanced by Hyndman's single- and double-page illustrations. While appealing to all readers, this will have special interest for reluctant ones."--Booklist "The attractive design features a full-page or double-page-spread color illustration depicting a pivotal moment in each well-told story.... A great collection of harrowing, true survivor stories."--Kirkus Reviews "Thrilling accounts of peril that are sure to draw in casual readers."--School Library Journal

Writer and historian David Long is the author of the acclaimed Animals' VC: For Gallantry and Devotion and the Blue Peter award-winning author of Survivors, Heroes and Rescue, which have total combined sales of 50,000 copies. He lives in Suffolk and has two teenage sons.David says: I wrote to a few of my favourite authors when I was at school. I was genuinely delighted when they wrote back to answer my questions. I didn't collect autographs or anything like that but I loved finding out more about the books I most enjoyed. I think I probably imagined they would find the letters tiresome, or that they wouldn't want to be interrupted, but most seemed to enjoy hearing from their readers. I know I do. It is one of the things I like most about being a children's author, and engaging with readers in this way is a constant delight.Kerry Hyndman is a London based illustrator and map maker with a wide range of editorial, advertising and publishing clients. In her spare time she likes to snowboard, climb, hit things with rackets and cycle around.