The Sea Challenge

A Bear Grylls Adventure #4

by Bear Grylls, Emma McCann (Illustrator)

The fourth in the fun new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.Chloe is enjoying activity camp and all the outdoor fun - what's not to like? But she can't understand why everyone goes on and on about "leaving things the way you found them". After all, what's the big deal about a bit of litter in the middle of the woods? The world is big enough for a bit of rubbish not to matter.But when she's given a mysterious compass with a fifth direction she's transported to a tropical island beach and has to brave the extreme conditions with the help of survival expert Bear Grylls. It's not like a typical trip to the seaside! First there's a shipwreck to escape through raging surf, fresh water to source, not to mention quicksand and sea urchins...Will Bear persuade her to change her ways when she sees how much non-degradable litter still washes up, and the damage it does to wildlife? And who will get the compass next?Each book in this fun new 12-book series from BEAR GRYLLS follows a different child on the outdoor activity camp. Once they are given the magical compass, they meet the inspirational adventurer in an amazing place and learn new skills and facts they can take with them back to their real life.

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books, Survival, Nature

90 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2017

About the author

Bear Grylls has become known around the world as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. His journey to this acclaim started in the UK on the Isle of Wight, where his late father taught him to climb and sail. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, serving with 21 SAS. It was here that he perfected many of the skills that his fans all over the world enjoy watching him pit against mother-nature. Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places, and after enduring months in military rehabilitation, Bear went on to become one of the youngest ever climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Bear went on to star in Discovery Channel's Emmy nominated Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor TV series, which has become one of the most watched shows on the planet. Off screen, Bear has lead record-breaking expeditions, from Antarctica to the Arctic, which in turn have raised over £2.5million for children around the world. In recognition of his expertise and service, Bear was appointed as the youngest ever Chief Scout to 28 million Scouts worldwide, awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy, and has authored 10 books, including To My Sons.

Reviews

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read. Ideal for children starting to read chapter books. I have watched the Bear Grylls celebrity shows and I can definitely see his thinking and survival techniques throughout the story. I like that it taught children about ecosystems and importance of caring for our environment. Great messages for young readers!

[Allison Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun story about a girl who learns why it's not good to be a litterbug! Also learns survival skill is how to escape quicksand.

We LOVE the Bear Grylls books! A lot like Magic Tree House they are fun fiction combined with nonfiction information. In the Bear Grylls adventures the children have not only a personal challenge to overcome but also an environmental one, learning survival skills along the way!

[Laura Feldon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has to be one of my favourites from this series so far. Emphasising that even though we are just one person, we can still make a difference. An important value to teach our young people, heck, people across all ages.

[A'Lyssa Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good messages about the effects of littering and the effect one person can have to make a difference in the world. The kids also liked learning how to get out of quicksand and how to create a smoke signal, among other beach survival tips

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

H loved it and loved learning how to survive in the wild.

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked this story so inspiring and loved that teaches you about eco systems and liked the female character too.

[Kari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better in that pollution is often framed as affecting marine life more so that setting made sense for this. Still a bit fast and too easy though. Even for 7-8 year olds.

[Edna Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this one with my 10 year old. Definitely below his reading level but he is really into Bear Grylls right now so he wanted to read it. We definitely loved how the book pushes to reduce pollution.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it’s way of teaching survivalist skills and how to make a difference by helping you ecosystem. 🏝

[T Guy · Rating 2 out of 5]

We have been reading this series to our Year 3 class

[bear.hare · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read aloud

[حمید شاهکلائی · Rating 3 out of 5]

نسخه فارسی اثر را خواندم

[Stephen Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely amazing book with so many important lessons along the way my class loved it and I would love to read more

[Sunday Dutro · Rating 4 out of 5]

A middle grade series of books about kids learning to work through their personal fears using outdoor solutions. My kiddos got me addicted to these books last month and I wish there were more! Lots of great info in each book not just about basic survival, but about being in the world.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe because I'm on a kick this year of reducing reusing & recycling but this book reminded of the importance of this without being preachy. Plus the main character is a pretty awesome sailor! I love a strong female character ❤️