The River Challenge

A Bear Grylls Adventure #5

by Bear Grylls

Jack loves all sorts of outdoor activities - but he just can't stand getting wet. Can an adventure with Bear Grylls in a Chinese river gorge, rafting down the rapids, change his mind?Anything that means he might have to swim and Jack is the first to duck out of it. But when he falls into a small stream at Camp, he's not just embarrassed - he's been transported to a raging river where dangers lurk around every bend. Luckily, the inspirational adventurer Bear Grylls is there to guide him through the treacherous waters and give him back some of his lost confidence...Each book in this fun new 12-book series from Chief Scout 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, Fiction, Survival, Adventure

160 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 7, 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

[Joseph Synnott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that it was a great book, it definitely will have you wondering what happened at the end. I recommend you read it if you are into adventure.

[Nieve Coutinho · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the fifth book from the series of Bear Grylls adventures. The book is called the river challenge. I would give this magnificent and riveting book five shiny golden stars. What I like about Bear Grylls adventures is that every child has a big fear about something and Bear helps them face their fears. A boy called Jack is scared of water however he has won his five metre badge. When he goes in to the brand new, deep, big pool, he is all most drowned! But when he meets Bear, an adventurous person, he faces his fear of water and learns that there’s nothing to be scared of.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't like the water either! I enjoy this series of kids books because they help kids face and triumph over very common fears. This one is in China & they got to see a panda ❤️. I learned a lot about how to survive going down a river 🙌🏻

[Lyndallanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. The kids are I learnt about 'standing waves'. Very engaging and educational.

[Harryevans · Rating 5 out of 5]

dosent let me read

[Katilipops · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good addition to the series.

[Allison Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent adventure with Bear! In this one we get to meet a Panda!

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!

[Kari · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good tips but actually dull compared to the others in the series.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 7 year old is really liking these series. He usually likes to start the book reading it together with me, but then quickly finishes it on his own.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fun one. My 7 year old LOVES these stories, and what each child learns or overcomes on their adventure with Bear Grylls!

[bear.hare · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read aloud

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really scary when he fell into the water! I'm so glad he got over it.

[Kai Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect survival book!

[Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very good because it has great explanations of survival in nature. I want to be Bear Grylls one day.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids give it 5 stars!

[حمید شاهکلائی · Rating 3 out of 5]

نسخه فارسی اثر را خواندم

[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.