Mountaineer and explorer Bear Grylls has more street cred in the field of survival and true grit than most but he’s not the first to undertake death defying challenges. Here he shares some of the most famous tales of survival, from a man who survived a Prisoner of war camp to a Navy Seal who walked through the mountains of Afghanistan and the survivor of a horrific air crash who had to eat his dead companions.
This series of books called Let’s Read are perfect for the child who has learnt to read and wants to extend themselves beyond the school readers. Miniature versions of much-loved classics, they offer a manageable size and feel less daunting than a chapter book. Don’t be fooled however into thinking they are ‘easy’…
I got this book on holiday at The Book Lounge in Cape Town. Hooked on Books came to talk to us at our school and when they did this book I knew I wanted to read it. I’m so glad I did. “Oliver and the Seawigs” is about a ten-year old boy Oliver Crisp and his explorer parents.
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