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Nine Times I Nearly Died

Name: Nine Times I Nearly Died
ISBN: 9781529526820

When expeditions go wildly wrong, can courage, cleverness and friendship save the day?

thrilling · courageous · informative · inspiring

Genres

Adventure Non-fiction Nature

What is Nine Times I Nearly Died about?

Explorer Benedict Allen recounts nine astonishing moments when his expeditions went dangerously wrong. He faces Arctic blizzards, freezing temperatures, hungry predators, shipwrecks, dense rainforest and dangerous strangers, relying on courage, quick thinking, survival skills and help from others. Alongside these gripping true stories, he shares practical advice, fascinating details about distant places and lessons about resilience, friendship and curiosity. This exciting collection encourages readers to discover the world while understanding the risks of adventure.

Pages

320 pages

This edition

2026

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