Trapped in a Canyon: Aron Ralston's Story of Survival

by Matt Doeden

Trapped and alone in a rock canyon, miles from civilization; this is where Aron Ralston found himself. For six days, he survived on very little food and water, and even less sleep. With little hope of being rescued and facing certain death, Aron had a tough decision to make. Learn about the dramatic action he took to save his life.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Matt Doeden was born in southern Minnesota and lived parts of his childhood in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and Madison, Minnesota. He studied journalism at Mankato State University, where he worked at the college newspaper for three years. In his senior year, he served as the paper's Sports Editor, which put him in charge of the entire sports section, the sports writers, and the photographers. He covered mostly college sports, but also the Minnesota Vikings, who held training camp at MSU.

His work allowed him to meet and interview people like Dennis Green, Cris Carter, Robert Smith, and more. Matt went on to work as a sports writer for the Mankato paper, and then he got a job as an editor with a small children's publisher called Capstone Press, and in 2003 he decided to start his own business as a freelance writer and editor.

Since then, Matt has written and edited hundreds of books. Lots of them are on high-interest topics like cars, sports, and airplanes. He also writes and edits on geography, science, and even math.

Reviews

[Benjamin Krebs]

Matt Doeden has a truly tense story that ends in a sensible yet non-sensible way. It was the only thing he could do though it felt so outlandish. I've heard this story before, but this book went into far more detail then when I first heard it. Good book.

[Johnathon Lenerade]

this is a great book about a man who gets his arm stuck and has to survive. I am very glad he got out so, he could tell us this great survival tale. I would recamend a book to anyone for a trilling experience.

[Amy]

A great way for kids to read about Aron Ralston---without too many gory details.

[George く⁠コ⁠:⁠彡]

It was great! I can't belive what happened,it just dosn't sound true.If you want sickand cool non-fiction read this.:)