Read Around the Subject Geography, Weather and Survival

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Geography

Bloomin’ Rainforests by Anita Ganeri

Does geography grind you down? Fed up with miserable maps, rotten rock piles and irksome

estimates? Choke at the smell of rotting flesh...coming from a flower.

Scream as you peer down from the highest trees in the world.

Dive for cover when vicious vampire bats come after your blood.

And if that's not bloomin' scary enough for you...find out how explorers disappeared forever

inside steaming jungles, where to find spiders as big as dinner plates and which rainforest fungi

glow in the dark. Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you cut a path through

Bloomin’ Rainforests...

Cracking Coasts by Anita Ganeri

Geography with the gritty bits left in! Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you

clamber up some Cracking Coasts... Marvel! at the ginormous Giant's Causeway. Scream! as

you surf an awesome reef breaker. Shiver! with fear as you take a trip to the spooky Skeleton

Coast. And if that's not cracking enough for you ... visit an eerie lighthouse where the light

suddenly went out and go sailing with ... a snail. It's earth-shatteringly

exciting Geography has never been so horrible!

Desperate Deserts by Anita Ganeri Geography with the gritty bits left in! Where in the world can you spot sand dunes that bury whole villages? Discover some deadly desert wildlife? Follow in the footsteps of daring desert explorers? Earth-Shattering Earthquakes by Anita Ganeri Does Geography grind you down? Gasp at the earthquake that made a river run backwards. Run for your life as an earthquake sends the sea surging towards you in a gigantic wave. Giggle at the hamster shaken

out of his cage by an earthquake. And if that is not ground-breaking enough for you ...find out what it takes to become an earthquake expert, learn how to survive if an earthquake strikes and discover how rats and snakes can predict tremors. Its earth shatteringly exciting

Freaky Peaks by Anita Ganeri In 'Freaky Peaks' you'll take a mountain tour from Everest to Kilimanjaro and follow a giant glacier as it carves a ghastly groove down a mountainside. 'Perishing Poles' reveals how polar explorers lost their toes to frostbite, how to make an igloo and how to find hidden riches under the ice. Monster Lakes by Anita Ganeri Monster Lakes sweeps young readers along on a tour of the world's most fascinating lakes. They can explore a volcanic crater lake meet scuba-diving spiders, and hunt monsters from the deep. With a brand-new cover design, text updates and an added extra-horrible index, it's geography with even more gritty bits left in!

Odious Oceans by Anita Ganeri Does geography grind you down? Fed up with miserable maps, rotton rock piles and gruelling graphs? Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you dive into the murky waters of 'Odious Oceans'. Planet in Peril by Anita Ganeri Part of "Horrible Geography Handbooks" series, this book discusses various environmental issues that range from climate change to carbon footprints. It offers ideas to readers to help save the planet. Raging Rivers by Anita Ganeri Geography with the gritty bits left in! Where in the world can you: Peer over the edge of a roaring waterfall? Come face-to-face with a peckish piranha? Go white-water rafting through hair-raising rapids? Stormy Weather by Anita Ganeri Read the weather safety manual and learn how to build your own storm shelter, pick up crucial survival tips on the terrifying tornado tour and discover why wearing wellies in a thunderstorm might just save your life.

Violent Volcanoes by Anita Ganeri If you think that you can stomach the sick side of science, then read on as the world of rumbling resonance, shocking sound waves and sonic boom gets a sound check. Find out how sound waves make your ear drums tremble and why listening to church bells might give you a nosebleed! Wild Islands by Anita Ganeri Does geography grind you down? Fed up with miserable maps, rotten rock piles and crazy contour lines? This title takes you to the far-flung shores of Wild Islands.

500 Things You Should Know About Science by Clare Oliver

This book takes you on a thrilling journey of discovery. Five core

areas of science have been taken and presented in fascinating detail. Beginning with a trip

around the fantastic natural features of our planet, you can scale might mountains and take

a breath-taking tour of the deepest oceans. From there, go on to discover the darkest

depths of the Universe and the rest of the planets. Finally take a fresh look at the

fundamentals of science along with the wonders of the Internet and amazing modern

technologies.

Weather, Disasters and Survival

Torrent! By Bernard Ashley

When the dam cracks open, Tom knows he's in trouble. Help appears from a mysterious source

in this fast-paced action adventure. Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling

and dyslexic readers.

Bushcraft Skills by Anthonio Akkermans

A complete handbook to wilderness survival: all the knowledge you will need to master

ancient skills and techniques for preserving life in extreme conditions, illustrated with over

600 colour photographs.

Tusk by Colin Bateman

The Zambezi land savannah, Africa. Michael and Katya are travelling

undercover as part of a team of troubled kids, trekking across the unpredictable African

savannah. Destination: Mount Zambelle, the second highest mountain in Africa. It's a

dangerous game: with no phones, GPS or internet, they must survive on their wits.

Alone by David Brazier

The trip of a lifetime - that's what it was supposed to be, paid for with

money Gran left thirteen-year old Sam in her will, but when the small

plane taking Sam and his Dad back to the airport crashes in the jungle, Sam is left alone and

terrified. As time passes with no sign of rescue, Sam grows weaker and has to dig deep to

find levels of resolve and resourcefulness he never knew he had in order to survive.

Desperate and close to giving up, Sam's spirits are lifted by the arrival of an otter cub whose

companionship and loyalty give Sam the strength he needs to keep going. But when disaster

strikes, Sam has to make the hardest decision of his life. Can Sam save his friend and make it

out of the jungle alive?

Survival by Henry Brook

Where do you find shelter in rough country?

What skills do you need to stay safe in the jungle?

How do you protect yourself from a wild animal attack?

How can you attract the attention of rescue teams?

Survival is all about living through dangers, from howling storms to be cast away at sea.

Explore the amazing true survival stories of people stranded alone in the wildest places of

earth and find out simple survival techniques.

Storm-Wake by Lucy Christopher

Moss has grown up on the strangest and most magical of islands. Her father has a plan to

control the tempestuous weather that wracks the shores. But the island seems to have a plan

of its own once Callan -- a wild boy her age -- appears on its beaches. Her complex feelings for

Callan shift with every tide, while her love for the island, and her father, are thrown into

doubt... And when one fateful day, a young man from the outside world washes up on the

beach, speaking of the Old World, nothing will ever be the same.

The Dark Ground by Gillian Cross

Robert wakes up naked and alone in a thick jungle. The last thing he remembers is being in a

plane with his family, but there is no sign of a crash or survivors. Then he discovers the

shocking truth--he is in the park near his house, but his familiar world has been transformed

into an alien landscape. When he finds others in the same position, he enlists their help in

getting back home. But the journey is more perilous than Robert could ever imagine. This

work builds on the great success achieved by Gillian Cross's previous

novel Calling a Dead Man. The author is one of the UK's top children's

authors and has won every major children's book prize. She is highly

acclaimed internationally.

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Shipwrecked on a desert island, Robinson Crusoe must learn to survive. When cannibals

arrive at the island with a prisoner, can Crusoe rescue the man - or will he face the same

fate?

Can You Survive The Wilderness? An Interactive Survival Adventure by Matt Doeden

The wilderness is a place of beauty and peace. But it is also filled with fierce predators,

poisonous plants, and raging rivers. Will you: try to survive the harsh mountains of Alaska

after being abandoned during an outdoor training trip? Struggle to make your way out of the

deep forests after becoming lost in Australia's Blue Mountains? Attempt to find help for your

injured brother in Washington's Cascade Mountains? YOU CHOOSE what you'll do next. The

choices you make will either lead you to safety or to doom. Quick reads for reluctant readers.

Firebird by Susan Gates Set in a dystopian vision of the future, Firebird and her brother Ford live in a swamp on

the edge of the city with their father and grandmother. They make a living by trapping

eels - or so they believe until they discover that the eel smokery has been closed for a

year, and that the family's money comes from the bags that Firebird makes from dried

eel skins. Their shock at discovering that their whole lives have been based on lies - of

which the most shocking is that their mother is still alive - coincides with a cataclysmic

storm which destroys the swamp and kills their father. Slowly the family has to reassess

their whole way of life and, indeed, who they actually are.

Lord Of The Flies by William Golding

William Golding's compelling story about a group of very

ordinary small boys marooned on a coral island has become a

modern classic. At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun; but the fun before

long becomes furious and life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic and death. As

ordinary standards of behaviour collapse, the whole world the boys know collapses with

them, the world of cricket and homework and adventure stories and another world is

revealed beneath, primitive and terrible. Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as

when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal

portrait of human nature.

True Grit: The Epic True Stories Of Survival And Heroism That Have Shaped My Life by

Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls knows what it takes to survive. But he’s not the first.

Take the American bombardier Louis Zamperini, who survived 47 days stranded at sea by

catching and killing hungry sharks and drinking the warm blood of albatrosses, only to be

captured by the Japanese and horrifically tortured for years in their most brutal POW

camps. Or Marcus Luttrell, a Navy SEAL who single-handedly took on a Taliban regiment

before dragging his bleeding, bullet-ridden body for days through the harsh mountains of

Afghanistan. Or Nando Parrado, one of the survivors of a horrific air-crash high in the ice-

bound Andes, who only lived because he was willing to eat the flesh of his dead

companions.

In this gripping new book, Bear tells the stories of the adventurers, explorers, soldiers and

spies whose refusal to quit in the most extreme situations has inspired him throughout his life. Some of them make

uncomfortable reading survival is rarely pretty. But all of them are tales of eye-watering bravery, death-defying

resilience and extraordinary mental toughness by men and women who have one thing in common: true grit

Gold of The Gods #1 by Bear Grylls

Beck Granger is on a trip to Colombia. His anthropologist uncle has taken him along on a visit

to Don Rafael de Castillo, a descendent of a great explorer who claimed to have discovered a

lost city of gold. But the secret of the city died with the explorer . . . until now. Beck’s uncle

and Don Rafael believe they know where to find the city, but before they find it, they are

both kidnapped. With Marco and Christina, the Don's children, Beck must set off into the

wilds of Colombia to find the city and bring his uncle back. Along the way he must build a raft,

negotiate wild river rapids, make camp, defend his friends from wild animals, and keep them

all alive in the jungle. This fast-paced, exciting adventure is also full of real survival details

and tips.

Strike Of The Shark #6 by Bear Grylls

When Beck Granger is ship-wrecked in the open seas, he needs all of his survival skills to save a

small group of passengers. But the sinking was no accident. In order to stay alive, he’ll have to

work out who wants him dead, and why. That is, if the sharks don’t get him first . . . An

explosive adventure from real-life survival expert Bear Grylls

Flirting With Danger (14+) by Pete Guppy

Amrit and Jenny get their first taste of freedom as they head off on a backpacking trip in

Cornwall away from their families. But the fun soon turns to fear... Survival is a range of

edgy fiction aimed at teenagers with a low reading age. Each story features strong characters

and uses simple, crisp language to keep readers engaged.

Stormy Waters by Pete Guppy

All of the stories cover important contemporary and topical issues such

as bullying, binge drinking, gambling, sex, drugs and arson where the characters always have

to face the consequences of their actions and learn to survive. I'm glad I don't fit in here. I hate

rich people like you.' yelled Nick. Nick wants revenge. He takes Tim's boat, but the prank soon

turns into a nightmare. How will the nightmare end? Survival is a range of edgy fiction aimed

at teenagers with a low reading age. Each story features strong characters and uses simple,

crisp language to keep readers engaged.

The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Mila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in the snow. One night,

a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter for himself and his men. But by the next morning,

they've gone - taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters set out to

bring Oskar back - even it means going north, crossing frozen wild-lands to find a way past an

eternal winter.

The Book of Storms by Ruth Hatfield

A boy on a quest against the power of the storm Eleven-year-old

Danny's parents are storm chasers - which sounds fun and exciting, and it is, so long as you

aren't the son who has to wait behind at home. And one night, after a particularly fierce

storm, Danny's parents don't come back. Stranger still, the old sycamore tree in Danny's yard

seems to have been struck by lightning, and when he picks up a fragment of wood from the

tree's heart, he finds he can hear voices ...including that of next door's rather uppity cat,

Mitzy. The stick is a taro, a shard of lightning that bestows upon its bearer unnerving powers,

including the ability to talk with plants and animals - and it is very valuable. So valuable, in

fact, that it attracts the attention of a Sammael, an ancient figure of darkness and a buyer of

souls. And he will do anything to get his hands on it ...And so begins a dangerous and daring quest. Danny, who is

bewildered, alone and unaccustomed to acts of bravery, must confront his fears, find his parents and unravel the

secrets of The Book of Storms ...

Storm by K Henderson (picture book)

All night the wind rages, stirring up the sea, crashing tiles, smashing flowerpots and rattling

doors and windows. Woken by the village sirens wailing a flood warning, Jim watches the

waves breaking over the beach and pouring onto the land. Before long the marsh disappears

too - the sea is coming!

Natural Disasters: Avoid, Escape, Survive by Ben Hubbard

DIY Survival Manual: Natural Disasters has the answers to help you

prepare for, survive and endure any major natural disaster. Packed

with easy to read step-by-step instructions, top tips and real-life

survivor accounts. Myth-busting boxes explain the science behind the disasters and

common misconceptions held. Discover how each natural disaster is formed and how to

always be prepared for every likely scenario. Can you stay calm in the midst of an

avalanche? Do you know what to do when a tornado warning sounds? How can you identify

different types of wildfire? Take the tests and on-the-spot quizzes to find out whether you

are a true survivor.

Surviving Disasters by Nick Hunter

Using dramatic stories of real-life survivors, this accessible series explores how people can

respond to and recover from extreme situations

Journey To The River Sea by Eva Ibbotson

Orphaned Maia is sent to greedy relatives in the Amazon who have

only offered to take her in for the sake of her money. Luckily, she is

accompanied by her gutsy governess and together they find

freedom in the glorious setting of the rainforest.

Defying Death In The Desert

Gripping real-life tales of survival in some of the world's most hostile environments, told in a

lively graphic-novel format. Each title features three dramatic stories, plus an introduction to

the habitat, maps, survival tips and summaries of other life-or-death experiences. In Defying

Death in the Desert read about a shipwrecked crew's fight for survival

across 1300km of the Sahara, a marathon runner's nightmare in a

sandstorm in Morocco, and a pilot's crash-landing in the harsh, arid

Kalahari Desert.

Defying Death In The Jungle by Gary Jeffrey

Gripping real-life tales of survival in some of the world's most hostile environments, told in a

lively graphic-novel format. Each title features three dramatic stories, plus an introduction to

the habitat, maps, survival tips and summaries of other life-or-death experiences. In Defying

Death in the Jungle read about adventurers' disastrous journeys in the rainforests of South

America, and a fighter pilot forced to crash land in Asia.

Defying Death at Sea by Gary JeffreyThe vivid colours of the ocean from light-streamed blue to

impenetrable black, make for a perfect subject of graphic novel storytelling. This engaging book

takes readers onto the high seas to learn about harrowing and fantastic survival stories.

Shipwreck #1 by Gordon Korman

Luke, J.J., Will, Lyssa, Charla and Ian didn't want to be on the boat in the

first place. They didn't want to be stuck at sea with a bunch of strangers.

But when you're in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, there's no easy way

out. And when a terrifying storm hits, there's no way to fully prepare.

Survival #2 by Gordon Korman

Finding their way to a deserted island after their ship sinks, Luke, Ian, J.J.,

Charla, Will, and Lyssa struggle to survive and soon discover that they are

not alone on the island.

Endurance by Alfred Lansing

This book describes how the men survived, how they lived together in camps on the ice for 17

months until they reached land, how they were attacked by sea leopards, had to kill their

beloved dogs whom they could no longer feed, the diseases which they developed and the

indefatigability of the men and their lasting civility towards one another.

The Call Of The Wild by Jack London

Follow a dog named Buck through violence and hardship, loyalty and

loss, finally finding himself and his home in the Yukon wilderness. Truly a

must-have for London fans, book lovers, and adventurers.

White Fang by Jack London

Born in the wilds of the freezing cold Yukon, White Fang - half-dog, half-

wolf - is the only animal in the litter to survive. He soon learns the harsh

laws of nature yet buried deep inside him are the distant memories of

affection and love. Will this fiercely independent creature of the wild

learn to trust man again?

Voyager by Jan Mark

Starved, sun-scorched, and dangerously dehydrated Demetria is barely recognizable as human

when she is rescued from the ocean. Having risked everything to escape her oppressive life on

High Island, she desperately hopes that she is finally free. But the world beyond the island is

even more terrifying; here, people are condemned for their beliefs and castaways like Demetria

are accused of being enemy spies. Snatched first by the government who want to interrogate

her, then 'rescued' by the resistance, Demetria fears she will never be free. But as she learns

about the political situation, about those who go 'missing' and those forced into exile, Demetria

begins to understand that there are more important things to fight for than her own freedom...

Life Of Pi by Yann Martel

One boy, one boat, one tiger ...After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains

bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy

named Pi, a hyena, a zebra (with a broken leg), a female orang-utan and a 450-pound Royal

Bengal tiger. The scene is set for one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of fiction in

recent years.

White Darkness (14+) by Geraldine McCaughrean

I have been in love with Titus Oates for quite a while now which is ridiculous, since he's been

dead for ninety years. But look at it this way. In ninety years, I'll be dead, too, and the age

difference won't matter. Sym is not your average teenage girl. She is obsessed with the

Antarctic and the brave, romantic figure of Captain Oates from Scott's doomed expedition to the

South Pole. In fact, Oates is the secret confidant to whom she spills all her hopes and fears. But

Sym's uncle Victor is even more obsessed and when he takes her on a dream trip into the bleak

Antarctic wilderness, it turns into a nightmarish struggle for survival that will challenge

everything she knows and loves.

In her first contemporary young adult novel, Carnegie Medallist and three-time Whitbread Award winner Geraldine

McCaughrean delivers a spellbinding journey into the frozen heart of darkness.

Where The World Ends by Geraldine McCaughrean

Every time a lad came fowling on the St Kilda stacs, he went home less of a boy and more of a

man. If he went home at all, that is... In the summer of 1727, a group of men and boys are put

ashore on a remote sea stac to harvest birds for food. No one returns to collect them. Why?

Surely nothing but the end of the world can explain why they have been abandoned to endure

storms, starvation and terror. And how can they survive, housed in stone and imprisoned on

every side by the ocean

Lark #4 by Anthony McGowan

Things are getting tense at home for Nicky and Kenny as they wait for a

visit from their estranged mum. To escape, they go for a walk on the moors, taking their little

Jack Russell terrier with them. But what should have been a laugh, a lark, turns deadly when

the weather changes and they are caught in a blizzard. Nothing will ever be quite the same

again...

Survive by Alex Morel

Jane runs away from Life House, a facility for kids with mental health disorders and addictions.

She boards a plane to Montclair, New Jersey, though her destination does not matter, she

doesn’t plan to be alive when the plane lands. Jane has planned the perfect suicide: she’ll fall

asleep on the plane and never wake up. As she’s reaching for her pills in the cabin’s bathroom,

the plane hits turbulence. Another jolt, and the engine’s down. The plane crashes into the

mountains of Montana, and Jane and a boy named Paul are the only two survivors. What starts

out as a death mission quickly becomes a fight for life.

Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo

An epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from the bestselling author of Kaspar and Born to

Run. For Will and his mother, going to Indonesia isn't just a holiday. It's an escape, a new start,

a chance to put things behind them - things like the death of Will's father. And to begin with, it

seems to be just what they both needed. But then Oona, the elephant Will is riding on the

beach, begins acting strangely, shying away from the sea. And that's when the tsunami comes

crashing in, and Oona begins to run. Except that when the tsunami is gone,

Oona just keeps on running. With nothing on his back but a shirt and

nothing to sustain him but a bottle of water, Will must learn to survive deep

in the jungle. Luckily, though, he's not completely alone! He's got Oona.

Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

Washed up on a desert island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. He can't find

food or water and lies down to die. When he wakes up there is a plate of fish and fruit and a bowl

of fresh water beside him. Then he realizes he is not alone on the island after all.

Foundling by June Oldham

When Ren's mother realises that she's expecting her second child, she knows that Ren must be

sent away. The tax on excess children is more than she can afford, and a relative, Greta, has

offered Ren shelter in the north. But the journey to Greta's goes terribly wrong, and Ren finds

herself alone on the desolate moors. There she meets Brocket, Lil, Hilary and Mrs Gimmer. Like

Ren, they are determined to remain concealed in the wilderness, away from the dangers of the

cities. All their lives are changed by the discovery of an abandoned baby. In their efforts to

protect her, each of them must overcome their deepest fears

Great Disasters: The Eruption by David Orme What is a disaster? Is being ill a disaster? Or 75 million people dying in the Black Death? That

sounds like a disaster! Find out what kinds of things make disasters happen. Oh, and if

disasters are bad, what about mega-disasters? They're a lot worse. Find out here. Then read

the story The Eruption. Who can you trust when a volcano erupts near you?

Great Disasters is part of the Trailblazers series, published by Ransom Publishing. It is ideal for

older children and young adults with a reading age of 5 - 8. The books are suitable for general

reading or as part of a more structured reading programme. Each book is on a strong, popular

topic, with a colourful, attractive layout, combining fact and fiction. Each book has a

nonfiction and a fiction section. The fiction story appears in two formats - one with simple

texts for poor readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those

who are just starting to learn to read. These two levels of entry give access points for children and young adults with

different reading ages. The vocabulary of each book is carefully limited, with simple sentences to reinforce reading

skills, which make the books suitable for even the poorest readers.

Wolf Brother #1 by Michelle Paver

Six thousand years ago. Evil stalks the land. Only twelve-year-old Torak and his wolf-cub

companion can defeat it. Their journey together takes them through deep forests, across

giant glaciers, and into dangers they never imagined.

In this page-turning, original, and spectacularly told adventure story, Torak and Wolf are

joined by an incredible cast of characters as they battle to save their world, in this first book

in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness.

Spirit Walker #2 by Michelle Paver *

A cry echoed through the Forest. He froze. It was not the yowl of a vixen, or a lynx seeking a

mate. It was a man. Or something that had once been a man. With a creeping sense of

dread, Torak watched the light between the trees begin to fail… Torak is a boy apart. A boy

who can talk to wolves. A boy who must vanquish the Soul-Eaters . . . or die trying. As the

Moon of No Dark waxes large, the clans fall prey to a horrifying sickness. Fear stalks the

Forest. The very breath of spring seems poisoned. No one knows the cause and only Torak

can find the cure. His quest takes him across the sea to the mysterious islands of the Seal

Clan. Here Torak battles an unseen menace and uncovers a betrayal that will change his life

forever.

Soul Eater #3 by Michelle Paver

It’s winter, and Wolf, Torak’s beloved pack-brother, has been captured by an unknown foe.

In a desperate bid to rescue him, Torak and Renn must brave the frozen wilderness of the

Far North. As they battle for survival amid howling blizzards and the ever-present menace

of the great white bear, their friendship is tested to the breaking point, and Torak is forced

to get closer to his enemies than ever before. . . .

Soul Eater is a haunting story of loyalty and loss, a chilling portrayal of the nature of evil,

and the next step in the perilous journey that began with Wolf Brother and Spirit Walker

Adventure Double: 'Volcano Adventure', 'South Sea Adventure by Willard Price

Willard Price's rip-roaring adventures are given a new lease of life in this stunning new two-

in-one package.

In Volcano Adventure, Hal and Roger Hunt are off to the Pacific to study volcanoes with a

young scientist, Dr Dan Adams. They share some amazing experiences - investigating an

active crater on the seabed; seeing the inside of a boiling crater in a steel and glass ball;

and rescuing the inhabitants of the doomed 'Tin Can Island'. But Dr Adams is behaving

strangely, and Hal begins to worry that he might be putting them all in danger...

In South Sea Adventure, Hal and Roger are commissioned to bring back some extraordinary

sea creatures for their father's collection, but that's not their only mission. They're also out

to visit the remote pearl-oyster beds of a secret lagoon, but there are others after the

pearls as well, and they soon find themselves stranded on a desolate atoll with little hope

of survival.

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell

Fred, Con, Lila, and Max are on their way back to England from Manaus when the plane

they’re on crashes and the pilot dies upon landing. For days they survive alone, until Fred

finds a map that leads them to a ruined city, and to a secret.

Flash Flood #1 by Chris Ryan

Ben's on a trip to London to meet his mum. But an accident at the Thames Barrier, combined

with a tidal surge and a dramatic thunderstorm - and suddenly his trip turns into something

totally different as the Barrier is breached and London is flooded. With streets underwater,

communications down, rats pouring up out of the sewers and thousands of people in a state of

panic, survival becomes a key issue. But as Ben tries to get across

London to meet his mother, little does he know that two terrorists have

a similar rendezvous.

Survival by Chris Ryan

Five kids: Alex, Li, Paulo, Hex and Amber bond on board a sailing ship. When they are

marooned on a desert island, they must face the ultimate test - survival! Killer Komodo

dragons, sharks and modern-day pirates are amongst the dangers they face. The team is born.

The first in an exciting new series for children from ex-SAS officer and bestselling adult author

Chris Ryan.

Fire & Flood (14+) by Victoria Scott *

What would you do to save someone you love? Time is slipping away…

Tella Holloway is losing it. Her brother is sick, and when a dozen doctors can't determine

what's wrong, her parents decide to move to the middle of nowhere for the fresh air. She's

lost her friends, her parents are driving her crazy, her brother is dying--and she's helpless to

change anything. Until she receives mysterious instructions on how to become a Contender

in the Brimstone Bleed. It's an epic race across jungle, desert, ocean, and mountain that

could win her the prize she desperately desires: The Cure for her brother's illness. But all the

Contenders are after the Cure for people they love, and there's no guarantee that Tella (or

any of them) will survive the race. The jungle is terrifying, the clock is ticking, and Tella

knows she can't trust the allies she makes. And one big question emerges: Why have so

many fallen sick in the first place?

Salt and Stone #2 (14+) by Victoria Scott

How far would you go to survive? In SALT & STONE, Tella will have to face the unseen dangers

of the ocean, the breathless cold of a mountain, and twisted new rules in the race. But what if

the danger is deeper than that? How do you know who to trust when everyone's keeping

secrets? What do you do when the person you'd relied on most suddenly isn't there for

support? How do you weigh one life against another? The race is coming to an end, and Tella

is running out of time, resources, and strength. At the beginning of the race there were one

hundred twenty-two Contenders. As Tella and her remaining friends start the fourth and final

part of the race, just forty-one are left . . . and only one can win.

The Survival Game by Nicky Singer

In a world full of checkpoints and controls, can love and hope defy the borders? A searing,

timely story, as arresting as it is beautiful. Mhairi Anne Bain owns only two things: a gun with

no bullets and her identity papers. The world is a shell of what it once was. Now, you must

prove yourself worthy of existence at every turn, at every border checkpoint. And if you are

going to survive, your instincts will become your most valuable weapon. Mhairi has learnt the

importance of living her own story, of speaking to no one. But then she meets a young boy

with no voice at all and finds herself risking everything to take him to safety. And so Mhairi

and the silent boy travel the road north. But there are rumours that things in Scotland have

changed since she has been away. What Mhairi finds there is shocking and heart-breaking

but might finally re-connect her to her sense of self and to the possibility of love. An

extraordinary story about survival and what it costs, about the power of small kindnesses to change everything.

Storm Runners #1 by Roland Smith

Chase Masters and his father are Storm Runners. They race across America in pursuit of

hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Anywhere bad weather strikes, they won't be far behind.

But when the worst hurricane of the century hits, Chase finds himself tested in ways he could

never have imagined. He's alone, with no food and no shelter.

Survival For Beginners by Colin Towell

Get ready for adventure by learning tips and skills to survive the

outdoors. Learn the basics - from picking the best campground to

knowing how to build a shelter - with clear step-by-step illustrations. Find out why not to

camp under a tree, how to make a bed of leaves, and learn useful knots to secure your

camp. Once you're safely in your shelter, discover how to net a fish, purify water, light a

fire with flint and steel, and cook your catch. Find out what to take on your expedition,

how to plan your route, and what to include in your survival kit. Then have fun learning

camp craft and bush craft skills. To help you find your way, this book shows you how to

use a map and compass, or the Sun and stars as a guide. Discover the best way to hike

over terrains, including forests, swamps, sand, snow, and ice. Learn, too, how to predict the weather by observing

clouds and wind direction. So, start packing your rucksack for an outdoor adventure and don't forget your copy of

Survival for Beginners.

Surviving In The Wild by John Townsend

With all our modern-day creature comforts, it is easy to forget just how treacherous it can be

in the great outdoors. 'Surviving in the Wild' looks at extreme situations where survival is at

the top of the agenda and maggots are on the menu! Meet a man who amputated his own

arm to survive a mountain accident, and a girl who fell from the sky and emerged alive from

the rain forest. This book is packed with tips on foraging for food, building fires, making

shelters, identifying dangerous animals and avoiding certain plants, as well as those that can

be lifesavers. So, if you're off on a leisurely hike or an extreme desert expedition, you will

know what to pack, what to do if danger strikes, and how to brave the elements.

Trekking In The Congo Rainforest by Alex Woolf

Follow a traveller's journey through the African rainforest and learn about the unusual

animals and plants, peoples, landscape, climate and industry. Find out how to survive on

your journey when you meet poisonous insects, venomous snakes and learn how to build a

shelter and makeshift campfire!

* Title not available in The Petersfield School library

Jan 2021