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Bear Grylls Adventures: The Desert Challenge

By Bear Grylls

Book 2 of 12 in the Bear Grylls Adventures series

A magical compass sends insect-fearing Sophie into a scorching desert—can she face what’s waiting?

thrilling educational inspirational

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.8

From 5 readers

Genres

Adventure Humour Nature

What is Bear Grylls Adventures: The Desert Challenge about?

Sophie adores activity camp but is petrified of insects. When a magical compass whisks her away to the scorching desert, she must confront her deepest fears. Guided by survival expert Bear Grylls, Sophie learns to endure the desert's extreme heat, navigate treacherous dunes, and face encounters with giant camel spiders, scorpions, and snakes. Will she conquer her phobia and emerge stronger?

About the author

Bear Grylls is an adventurer, television presenter, and author. He is best known for his exciting survival show 'Man vs. Wild', where he explores wild places and shows how to stay safe outdoors. Bear also writes adventure books for children, inspiring young readers to be brave, adventurous, and to love nature.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2017

First published

2017

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