Published: October 25, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
Address: 42 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011, United States
Phone: +1 212-989-3270
We’re so excited to have author Brendan Kiely here for the launch of his middle-grade survival adventure, Sole Survivor.
Eleven-year-old Norman is no stranger to extreme situations — whether it’s surfing big swells off Topanga Beach or skiing in a blizzard, pushed by his thrill-seeking father to realize that “anything’s possible.”
That motto is put to the ultimate test when the small plane Norman and his dad are aboard is engulfed by a snowstorm and crashes in the San Gabriel Mountains with deadly consequences. Struggling in and out of lucidity, haunted by the difficult moments in his past, a child must decide what to do while trapped eight thousand feet above sea level, facing dangers unlike any he has encountered before.
This action-packed true story from the life of co-author Norman Ollestad shows us just how courageous a child can be, braving even the most challenging environments. It’s a gripping tale that readers of all ages won’t be able to put down. Grab a seat for a conversation between Brendan and Lance Rubin, author of Zed Moonstein Makes a Friend, and listen in as they discuss this riveting read!
Time: 6:00 pm EDT
Free!
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