A 2026 Rhode Island Children's Book Award winner A 2024 Margaret Wise Brown Prize Honor Book A 2024 ALA Notable Children's Books selection
★ “Two amateur explorers become stranded on a newly formed volcanic island when the fishing boat that drops them off fails to come back” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"This gently exciting story will be enjoyed by adventure-loving children." – School Library Journal
When two scientists find themselves stranded on Iceland’s newest volcanic island, Surtsey, they have to navigate fiery lava, fogged-up glasses, and dwindling supplies to survive until rescue arrives. Based on real life events, this action-packed book keeps readers guessing about the one surprising twist in the tale that’s not entirely true.
Features graphic novel-like layouts
Endnotes include information about volcanoes, Icelandic culture, and Norse mythology
