Trapped
Trapped
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
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Children`s Literature•
EducationChile • 2010s
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World History2011
Adult
10-14 years
1070L
Super Short Summary
Trapped by Marc Aronson recounts the true story of the 33 miners who became trapped underground in the San José Mine in Chile in 2010. The book explores the miners' struggle for survival, the global rescue effort, and the resilience and determination displayed by all involved in overcoming the crisis.
Suspenseful
Inspirational
Informative
Emotional
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Trapped by Marc Aronson delivers a compelling narrative of survival, with detailed accounts and engaging storytelling. The well-researched work captures the intensity of the Chilean miners' rescue, offering both educational insight and emotional depth. Some readers may find the pacing uneven, but the book’s ability to humanize a dramatic real-life event is widely appreciated.
Who Should Read Trapped?
Readers who enjoy Trapped by Marc Aronson are often intrigued by real-life survival stories and dramatic rescues. Fans of titles like Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer or Alive by Piers Paul Read, which explore human endurance and resilience, will find Aronson's account of the Chilean miners' saga captivating and inspiring.
963 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
134
Book • Nonfiction
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Children`s Literature•
EducationChile • 2010s
•
World History2011
Adult
10-14 years
1070L
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