callahan, steven

"Would you survive 76 days alone at sea? Steve Callahan did. In 1982, he was set adrift on a small rubber raft in the raging ocean. This graphic nonfiction title for young readers follows his journey. Detailed illustrations and captivating dialogue highlight how he battled storms, animals, hunger, and thirst to become a true sea survivor. Actual quotes help tell the story in Steve's own words, while a map and timeline trace his journey. Readers will learn what it takes to battle the sea and live to tell the tale!"--Provided by the publisher.

When the author's small sloop sank west of the Canary Islands, he was left adrift on a small raft in the Atlantic for 76 days.

An account of the shipwreck, survival of seventy-six days, and rescue of Steven Callahan.

Describes the true experiences of the author, who is forced to survive in an inflatable raft for seventy-six days in the Atlantic Ocean.

Racked by hunger, buffeted by storms, and scorched by a tropical sun, Steve Callahan drifted in the sea for 1,800 miles in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized. He survived more than two months at sea, fighting off sharks with a makeshift spear and watching as nine ships passed him by before one finally rescued him.

Introduces the sailing enthusiast and boat designer, Steven Callahan, who struggled to survive after his small sailboat, the "Napoleon Solo," sank into the Atlantic Ocean.