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An Icelandic Adventure: One Family’s Mostly Successful Quest for Puffins, Pleasure, and Perfect Pizza Kindle Edition

by S Bavey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

Join the Bavey family in the Land of Ice and Fire. Experience 24-hour daylight, waterfalls galore, a nail-biting super jeep trip up a mountain onto the largest glacier in Europe, a duck boat tour on an iceberg lagoon and many wildlife encounters.

The outpouring of lava from the recent volcanic eruption threatens to stop them from reaching the famous Blue Lagoon. Will they make it? And will they see any puffins before it’s time for them to depart?

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    118 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    November 23, 2024
  4. File size
    8.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DM3PHMVH
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 23, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 118 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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S Bavey

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Sue Bavey (writing as S. Bavey) is an English Mum of two, living in Massachusetts, USA since 2003 with her family.

Her debut: “Lucky Jack (1894 - 2000)" is her grandfather, Henry John Rogers’ award-winning biography. Rogers lived with her family when she was born until she was six years old and then again in later life. He was her father’s father, but her mother diligently collected the newspaper columns he dictated to a local reporter, at the age of 103 and kept them in scrapbooks in her attic, where they gathered dust and yellowed over time. A few years ago Sue found all the scrapbooks and wanted to get all of those stories into a book for her kids to read. That was the germ of an idea which – thanks to her having time during the Covid lockdown – has now resulted in the biography of Jack Rogers being written.

"Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos" tells the story of Sue's mother, Elizabeth Isle, who emigrated to Australia in 1960 for three years. It is told mostly through letters home and travel diaries.

"A Yorkshire Lass: The Early Years" is the prequel to "Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos" and tells the story of Elizabeth Isle's childhood in Yorkshire during World War 2 and thereafter until she decided to emigrate to Australia in 1960.

"Daydreams: The Stories and Poems of John Cornelius Rogers" is a collection of her late father's memoirs and poetry. She collected these and chose the ones she wanted to present and in which order. Then she transcribed them, which was quite a task as her father wrote in pen or pencil on loose sheets of paper without any page numbers. He also had difficult to read handwriting, making it an even more challenging task.

"An Icelandic Adventure: One Family's Quest for Puffins, Pleasure and Perfect Pizza" is a mini travel memoir I wrote after a visit to Iceland with my family during the lava flows of 2024.

The other books on her profile are anthologies which contain short stories and memoirs, including experiences moving from England to USA and other travel stories.

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Customers enjoy this book about a family's trip to Iceland. They find the content engaging and informative, with interesting facts and history. The book is described as an easy read for anyone who loves travel and a good story. Readers appreciate the great pictures that capture Iceland's beauty. The book offers a mix of adventure and reflection, with photos at the end of each chapter. The writing style is straightforward and feels real.

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5 customers mention "Content"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's content. They find it engaging and real, with interesting facts and history about Iceland's points of interest. The book provides a useful index at the end with links to places they visited. Readers appreciate the author's knowledge and research that enhances the story. Overall, it's described as refreshing and a great guide for families visiting Iceland.

"...It’s straightforward, engaging, and feels real. It’s perfect for guys who appreciate a mix of adventure and reflection. Definitely worth the read!" Read more

"...There's a useful index at the end of the book, with links to the places they visited and stayed, if you do decide to follow her footsteps...." Read more

"...She also incorporated knowledge she either gained on the trio or researched to accentuate the story...." Read more

"...This is also a great guide to fun things to do with your family in Iceland. This makes me want to visit Iceland!" Read more

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Customers find the book readable. They say it's a great read for teenagers and fun.

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"...A fabulous read, and definitely recommended." Read more

"...I loved the pictures too. Worth the read." Read more

"...old for Christmas and he shares this review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Some of my favorite parts were..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's travel value. They mention it's a great read for anyone who loves travel and a good story. The author and her family tour many places on their trip.

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"...Not only do you get to travel around the island with her, her husband and two older kids and enjoy the various places they visit, Sue provides lots..." Read more

"I love to travel and enjoyed this book about a family’s trip to Iceland. It goes over each detail from the flight there to the flight back home...." Read more

"...I love that she and her family toured many places on her trip...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's pictures. They say the author captures Iceland's beauty well. Readers also appreciate the photos at the end of each chapter.

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"...Most appreciatively, there are photos at the end of each chapter, which has saved me multiple trips to Google, to see these fascinating places...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Adventure"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's adventure. They find it a good mix of reflection and adventure, capturing a week's excursion as they visited glaciers, waterfalls, and geysers.

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"...It was a whirlwind excursion as they visited glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, lighthouses and volcanic craters while always hoping to see the elusive..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style. They find it easy to read and straightforward, with helpful pronunciation instructions. The writing is engaging and realistic.

"...It’s straightforward, engaging, and feels real. It’s perfect for guys who appreciate a mix of adventure and reflection. Definitely worth the read!" Read more

"...Her superb writing sent me to YouTube to take a few Iceland trips to join in on the fun. A must read!" Read more

"...It's a very easy read, and unlike some books explains how to pronounce the names of many places and nouns, and I was astounded to realise I've been..." Read more

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  • Antonio Burton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mix of Adventure and Reflection
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
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    This book is a great read for anyone who loves travel and a good story. The writer does an awesome job capturing Iceland’s beauty while sharing the challenges and wins during the journey. It’s straightforward, engaging, and feels real. It’s perfect for guys who appreciate a mix of adventure and reflection. Definitely worth the read!
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  • Maximilian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Truly iceland
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    Interesting experiences consisted of 24-hour daylight, waterfalls galore, and a nail-biting super jeep trip up a mountain onto the largest glacier. I wanted to go to Iceland really badly, and I felt like I got to see it through their eyes!
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  • fabulouschrissie
    5.0 out of 5 stars From Lava Fields to Waterfalls, Flowers to Foxes
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
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    Iceland is probably not a country most of us have visited, or contemplated visiting, but after reading Sue's book you may change your mind. Unlike Sue's previous books (which I've loved), this is a personal memoir of a family trip to Iceland. Not only do you get to travel around the island with her, her husband and two older kids and enjoy the various places they visit, Sue provides lots of interesting facts and history, along with Icelandic pronunciations. Not the easiest language to get your tongue around! Most appreciatively, there are photos at the end of each chapter, which has saved me multiple trips to Google, to see these fascinating places. From lava fields to waterfalls, flowers to foxes, Sue's descriptive prose takes you along with them. There's a useful index at the end of the book, with links to the places they visited and stayed, if you do decide to follow her footsteps. A fabulous read, and definitely recommended.
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  • Flip1980
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great family trip
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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    I love to travel and enjoyed this book about a family’s trip to Iceland. It goes over each detail from the flight there to the flight back home. I am planning a trip to Iceland and want to go to the similar spots they visited. I loved the pictures too. Worth the read.
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  • Timothy Baldwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Advenute
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
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    I vicariously experienced the author’s multi-day adventures through Iceland with her family. I love that she and her family toured many places on her trip. She also incorporated knowledge she either gained on the trio or researched to accentuate the story. This little book will certainly make the reader desire a similar adventure through Iceland, and the author included links to each place they visited in their travels.
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  • Erin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this book! Would have loved for pictures to be better integrated.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
    This book is a wonderful travel memoir. There are so many AI-generated travel guides flooding the markets these days, that I'm always happy when I find a travel book written by someone who actually traveled to the place! I would have liked for the pictures to be more integrated. As I read, I found myself thinking, "I wish there was a picture to go with this." Then I would get to a section that was flooded with pictures and wonder, "What was the story behind this?" Integrating the pictures throughout the narrative would have been more effective, but overall, I think it is a great read!
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  • Lynn M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Power-Packed Excursion!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
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    Author S. Bavey took her readers on a 7-day trip along with her family in An Icelandic Adventure. It was a whirlwind excursion as they visited glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, lighthouses and volcanic craters while always hoping to see the elusive puffin. She did not see one but she shared local tales of the scary 12 Yule Lads, ogresses and trolls which kept the children in line. She added pictures at the end of her chapters which included a statue of the famed Leif Erickson and The Bridge Between Two Continents.

    The island's cuisine included delicious crepes served with whipped cream, strawberries and bananas, pizza margaritas and other tasty choices.They saw lava shows, gained insight into the sheep farming, fishing and eider ducks The recent volcanic eruptions almost made them miss the best and last trek to the Blue Lagoon spa spot. Her superb writing sent me to YouTube to take a few Iceland trips to join in on the fun. A must read!
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  • Joanna Wrona
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for teenagers!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
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    I bought this for my 13 year old for Christmas and he shares this review:
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Some of my favorite parts were
    when there were funny moments when they were hanging out as a family. This is also a great guide to fun things to do with your family in
    Iceland. This makes me want to visit Iceland!
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  • Caleb Russell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book if you're planning a trip to Iceland--or if you want to expand your knowledge
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2025
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    This isn't your typical travel book. But it is the detailed experience of the Baveys family when they visited Iceland. I haven't visited Iceland yet, but this book gives us the preliminary information needed to really enjoy the country and take advantage of what makes Iceland both unique and intriguing. The narrative is well-written, delving into the island's history, culture, and natural disasters. Throughout the book are photos. I also liked the quotes at the beginning of each chapter which I found fascinating and enriching.
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  • Paolo Sbalchiero
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Family Adventure Like No Other
    Reviewed in Italy on December 2, 2024
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    "An Icelandic Adventure" whisks you to a land of glaciers, lava, and wildlife through the eyes of the Bavey family. With stunning landscapes and thrilling moments, it’s a delightful mix of suspense and wonder. Perfect for adventurers and dreamers alike, this book captures Iceland's magic beautifully.
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  • E.E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great way go learn about Iceland
    Reviewed in Australia on January 18, 2025
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    From the author’s own experience, you get to experience Iceland too by reading this book. Iceland is in our bucket list and surely after reading this, we are planning to go sooner than later. Books like this does transport you to different places in the world through reading,
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  • ARCubitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For Travellers Visiting the Land of Fire and Ice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2024
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    Before I read S. Bavey’s An Icelandic Adventure: One Family’s Mostly Successful Quest for Puffins, Pleasure, and Perfect Pizza, an Iceland visit had never been a priority. But this winning combination of travel tips, family anecdotes, historical facts, geological information, and a guide to Icelandic pronunciation has changed my mind. In one short family holiday, the Baveys pack in as much adventure, culture, geology, and myth as any traveller could wish for.

    A must-read for anyone planning a trip to the land of fire and ice.
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  • AUS Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting Family Adventure in Iceland
    Reviewed in Australia on December 1, 2024
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    This family adventure is full of exciting moments, from endless daylight and breathtaking landscapes to thrilling activities. I found the book funny and entertaining, with awesome pictures that really brought the experience to life. Some of the places were tricky to pronounce, but it just added to the charm of the locations. There’s no shortage of excitement throughout the family's journey, and the author’s commentary was both funny and interesting.
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