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Sands of the Scorpion

By Bear Grylls

Adjectives

thrilling gripping adventurous

Genres

Adventure

Synopsis

Teen adventurer Beck Granger and his friend Peter are on holiday in Africa when they uncover a dangerous smuggling operation. Forced to parachute into the vast Sahara Desert, they face blistering heat, treacherous sand dunes, and perilous wildlife. With no water and miles from civilisation, can they survive the harsh conditions and find their way to safety?

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

274 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2013

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