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geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'How I Survived: Four Nights on the Ice' by Serapio Ittusardjuat with illustrations by Matthew K. Hoddy is a graphic novel about a man lost on the ice.
When Serapio's snowmobile breaks down on his way back from a fishing camp, he is lost on the ice. For a lot of people, this would be a death sentence. For Serapio, keeping calm and doing what he's been trained to is what this story is about.
It's an interesting story, but feels a bit brief. The art is less than interesting, but that could be because it's mostly out on the ice.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
When Serapio's snowmobile breaks down on his way back from a fishing camp, he is lost on the ice. For a lot of people, this would be a death sentence. For Serapio, keeping calm and doing what he's been trained to is what this story is about.
It's an interesting story, but feels a bit brief. The art is less than interesting, but that could be because it's mostly out on the ice.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
libeerian's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to the publisher for a free advance copy on Netgalley!
A short, simple story that really doesn't convey the fear or danger of being stuck out on the ice for four nights. The art work is good, but it is probably not a story that needed to be turned into a book.
A short, simple story that really doesn't convey the fear or danger of being stuck out on the ice for four nights. The art work is good, but it is probably not a story that needed to be turned into a book.
perilous1's review against another edition
3.0
A brief, interesting, and image-heavy read. This book tells the story of how an Inuit man managed to keep himself alive for 4 nights after his snowmobile broke down, stranding him all alone out on a frigid ice sea. He draws on numerous childhood lessons, and native traditions, to help him survive the bitter arctic cold.
While inspiring, its a little unclear what age group this would be ideal for. Some of the vocabulary is pretty high level, but there are relatively few words on each page. Most of the page space is dedicated to the (admittedly skilled) full illustrations. As a picture book, parents can expect to help out with a lot of definitions.
I would recommend this as a sort of gateway read for older children who might be approaching readiness (and interest) for wilderness survival-based books such as My Side of the Mountain, Island of the Blue Dolphins, and Hatchet.
While inspiring, its a little unclear what age group this would be ideal for. Some of the vocabulary is pretty high level, but there are relatively few words on each page. Most of the page space is dedicated to the (admittedly skilled) full illustrations. As a picture book, parents can expect to help out with a lot of definitions.
I would recommend this as a sort of gateway read for older children who might be approaching readiness (and interest) for wilderness survival-based books such as My Side of the Mountain, Island of the Blue Dolphins, and Hatchet.
bonniereads777's review against another edition
4.0
This is a short graphic novel of how the author, Serapio Ittussardjuat, an Inuit man, survived four days stranded on the ice when his snowmobile broke down. The author stresses the survival skills that he had been taught by others and show how they saved his life. It brings to mind the importance of sharing your knowledge with and teaching others. You never know how much it might help them in the future. I also enjoyed the illustrations of Matthew Hoddy. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.
ccwingreads's review against another edition
3.5
How I Survived Four Nights on the Ice by Serapio Ittusardjuat and illustrated by Matthew K. Hoddy is a to-the-point children's graphic novel on how Serapio used traditional knowledge to survive when his snowmobile broke down. It is a true story of tenacious survival.
The art style is simple, but I liked how the snow-covered icy landscape was depicted, showing just how alone Serapio was without just drawing a solid block of white. It's not a style I'm typically attracted to, but it works for the story.
I think this would be really good for young children. They can learn some of the traditional survival methods and how this knowledge can still benefit the peoples who live in these harsher environments.
The art style is simple, but I liked how the snow-covered icy landscape was depicted, showing just how alone Serapio was without just drawing a solid block of white. It's not a style I'm typically attracted to, but it works for the story.
I think this would be really good for young children. They can learn some of the traditional survival methods and how this knowledge can still benefit the peoples who live in these harsher environments.