Based on the true story of Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton and their journey after a hot air balloon crash left them stranded in the snowy wilderness, this chapter book is written in kid-friendly language without watering down the tale. An easy educational read for both excited and reluctant readers.
December 13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy officials boarded a hot air balloon for an easy, routine training flight. But as evening came, heavy rain and wind knocked Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton off course, eventually forcing a crash landing deep within the snowy Canadian wilderness.
As the men searched for salvation, they were overcome by freezing temperatures, starvation, and fatigue. To survive this harrowing experience, the brave military officers would have to go up against their greatest enemies yet—desperation and despair.
Based on real events, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat! The author writes as if you are in the thick of it all, with page-turning excitement even a reluctant reader is sure to be drawn into. While they are not long books, they make you want to read more about the people and places in these precarious situations. The level of detail is sure to add to your historical context of events. An author's note and selected bibliography provide insight as well as further reading suggestions. ~Sara
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