{"product_id":"the-grand-canyon-speed-run-dylan-chamberlain-9798272419774","title":"The Grand Canyon Speed Run: A True Story of Adventure and Courage (Children's Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey had 36 hours to make history-or lose everything.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Canyon is one of the most dangerous places on Earth to run a river. In 1983, it became even more deadly when historic floods turned the Colorado River into a raging torrent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people stayed away. But three experienced river guides saw an opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenton Grua had dreamed for years of setting the speed record through the Grand Canyon. When the flood hit, he knew it was now or never. With his friends Rudi Petschek and Steve Reynolds, he climbed into a wooden boat called the Emerald Mile and launched into the chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 36 hours and 38 minutes, they rowed without stopping. They battled waves as tall as houses. They navigated the deadly Crystal Rapid in complete darkness. They survived Lava Falls-the most feared rapid in North America-after rowing for 35 hours straight with almost no sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir bodies broke down. Their hands bled. They saw things that weren't there. But they refused to quit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the true story of the fastest ride through the Grand Canyon-a record that still stands 40 years later and may never be broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers ages 8-12 who love true adventure stories, stories about never giving up, and learning about America's natural wonders.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dylan Chamberlain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798272419774\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d","brand":"Dylan Chamberlain","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014338752767,"sku":"9798272419774","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_271ac297-fc3f-4d49-8c5d-3a37685ec1e2.jpg?v=1767747996","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-grand-canyon-speed-run-dylan-chamberlain-9798272419774","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}