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Extreme Adventures #4
Scorpion Sting
Action has a new hero - Sam Fox! With a talent for attracting danger, Sam Fox is an expert at getting himself into (and out of) the most extreme situations. This series has a strong appeal with a courageous young hero and exotic settings and has non-stop action and short chapters which will engage reluctant readers.
Sam Fox is on a caving expedition in the desert when the roof collapses, trapping his brother Nathan beneath tons of rubble. Nathan is in bad shape, and Sam is his only hope. But when he reaches the cave exit, Sam discovers a sea of huge, angry scorpions! And that's just the first deadly obstacle he will have to face if he's to get his brother out alive...
Sam Fox is on a caving expedition in the desert when the roof collapses, trapping his brother Nathan beneath tons of rubble. Nathan is in bad shape, and Sam is his only hope. But when he reaches the cave exit, Sam discovers a sea of huge, angry scorpions! And that's just the first deadly obstacle he will have to face if he's to get his brother out alive...
144 pages, Paperback
First published August 28, 2006
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About the author
Justin D'Ath
60 books39 followersOne of twelve children, Justin grew up on a farm in Otaki, New Zealand. He wrote his first book, a ten page cartoon about his pet turtle, Bubble, when he was nine years old. His next cartoon was about Moriarty, his guinea pig, and filled a complete exercise book. When he was eleven, Justin began writing his first novel, but conked out after 35 pages.
Justin D’Ath is the author of over 30 books for children and young adults, including the hugely popular Extreme Adventures series. Other books include Astrid Spark, Fixologist, The Skyflower, Robbie and the Dolphins, Infamous, and Why did the Chykkan cross the Galaxy?
Justin says: ‘My main message is, Enjoy reading
Justin D’Ath is the author of over 30 books for children and young adults, including the hugely popular Extreme Adventures series. Other books include Astrid Spark, Fixologist, The Skyflower, Robbie and the Dolphins, Infamous, and Why did the Chykkan cross the Galaxy?
Justin says: ‘My main message is, Enjoy reading
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April 24, 2020
I rarely rate middle grade reads as 5 stars because, let's face it, they aren't really life changing. However, every now and then I make an exception.
This "Extreme Adventure" is fast paced and overall realistic from start to finish! The best book by far in this particular series; although, to be fair, I still have a few more to go before finishing things up fully.
What sets this book apart from its counterparts? We finally get a bit more of a glimpse of Sam Fox's older brother Nathan and how their relationship is indeed one where his older brother has been imparting knowledge of survival skills on down to him. It makes all of the crazy scenarios Sam finds himself in a bit more plausible.
Why is this book more realistic than the others in the series thus far? Set in the Australian Outback, its descriptions are on point. You can feel the grit, see the haze the intense heat creates, and experience the same sense of being lost when all you see around you looks exactly the same! This book engages you from page 1 and never lets its grip loosen for a second until the final page.
An easy 5 stars to hand out on this one. It may still have its moments of exaggeration, for example: At one point, Sam Fox and fellow protagonist Emu switch seats on riding a camel "every minute". That's not even possible ya'll. A camel is not going to kneel down and get up that quickly, on command/demand, over and over again. Despite this one area that makes you go, "hmm", the book as a whole shines.
Just when you think terrorists are taking over Australia, there's a spin you may or may not see coming. Regardless, of which camp you find yourself in (those with foresight or those without) this book has a very satisfying ending. Not completely wrapped up but wrapped up enough where you can say to yourself "the end" and move right along into what comes next. In this case, "Spider Bite". My kids are excited; and, you know what? I am too!
Way to go Justin D'Ath for coming up with a winning combination of character and storyline. A 14 year old protagonist, for middle grade readers, equals perfection! Thank you.
This "Extreme Adventure" is fast paced and overall realistic from start to finish! The best book by far in this particular series; although, to be fair, I still have a few more to go before finishing things up fully.
What sets this book apart from its counterparts? We finally get a bit more of a glimpse of Sam Fox's older brother Nathan and how their relationship is indeed one where his older brother has been imparting knowledge of survival skills on down to him. It makes all of the crazy scenarios Sam finds himself in a bit more plausible.
Why is this book more realistic than the others in the series thus far? Set in the Australian Outback, its descriptions are on point. You can feel the grit, see the haze the intense heat creates, and experience the same sense of being lost when all you see around you looks exactly the same! This book engages you from page 1 and never lets its grip loosen for a second until the final page.
An easy 5 stars to hand out on this one. It may still have its moments of exaggeration, for example: At one point, Sam Fox and fellow protagonist Emu switch seats on riding a camel "every minute". That's not even possible ya'll. A camel is not going to kneel down and get up that quickly, on command/demand, over and over again. Despite this one area that makes you go, "hmm", the book as a whole shines.
Just when you think terrorists are taking over Australia, there's a spin you may or may not see coming. Regardless, of which camp you find yourself in (those with foresight or those without) this book has a very satisfying ending. Not completely wrapped up but wrapped up enough where you can say to yourself "the end" and move right along into what comes next. In this case, "Spider Bite". My kids are excited; and, you know what? I am too!
Way to go Justin D'Ath for coming up with a winning combination of character and storyline. A 14 year old protagonist, for middle grade readers, equals perfection! Thank you.
August 14, 2018
Sam Fox left his house and then we have another action packed adventure. This one features his older brother Nathan (Just how many Fox boys are there?!!!?) and more action than you can poke a stick at.
It is go, go, go and after this surely Sam Fox would take a long rest, but there are still ten books of action to go!
It is go, go, go and after this surely Sam Fox would take a long rest, but there are still ten books of action to go!
January 11, 2022
I didn't think there was as much adventure and dangerous situations in this book as the last few I read of this series but it was still good. Sam Fox is on a caving adventure in the desert with his brother Nathan when a rock fall leaves Nathan trapped while Sam goes for help. Sam soon becomes lost and finds himself running for his life from terrorists armed with guns shooting at him. He ends up caring for a Joey, a baby kangaroo, as he crosses the desert getting farther off course and worrying about the fate of his brother left behind.
February 17, 2021
First Rule in adventuring....always tell someone where you are going. I had to stop reading to the kids a couple times to stress how this wouldn't have happened if someone knew where they were going.
Again Justin delivered another fast pace, adventure book where we all didn't know how Sam would survive.
Again Justin delivered another fast pace, adventure book where we all didn't know how Sam would survive.
September 15, 2023
What an incredible series!
February 20, 2024
Its a 4 and a half from Wyeth😊😊😊
April 6, 2025
Another one the kids enjoyed.
November 13, 2015
Scorpion Sting is another really fun and exciting book about the many adventures of Sam Fox. This time, Sam must bring back help for his brother, who is laying injured deep in a cave in the middle of the desert. Sam must make his way through deadly scorpions, hungry dingoes, and "terrorists."
Sam Fox is the type of boy that many of us would have loved to have been like when we were younger, or someone young readers can aspire to be like today. He has a ton of adventures, although most of them scare the bejezus out of me, and always seems to find a way out of the messy ordeals. I don't think I would live through some of the things Sam has survived, like shark attacks, bushfires, crocodiles, and other scary moments. All the heart-pounding action in the Extreme Adventures books makes for high octane storytelling.
Justin D'Ath has created another highly entertaining book in Scorpion Sting. As in his previous three books, I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat as I read this book just hoping that that it would not be end of Sam Fox. I love the fast pace of these tales and the fact that the stories take place in and around Australia. Having never visited there, yet, I long for the day when I step on Australian soil and have my own adventure, although I am sure it will not be as exciting as the ones that Sam Fox has. Wouldn't that be cool?
I enjoyed that we finally got to meet Nathan, Sam's older brother. I was bummed when he got hurt and Sam had to leave him behind in the cave. How scary would that be? Being left alone in a pitch black cave with no light and absolutely no way to see anything at all. I'd bet that your imagination would start running wild and every sound you heard would make you more and more nervous. I have been in a few deeps caves over the years. When the lights are turned out, you cannot see a thing, not even your hand in front of your face. Talk about scary!
Overall, Scorpion Sting is a great addition to an absolutely wonderful action adventure series starring Sam Fox, a fourteen year old Austrian boy who always seems to find himself in trouble. I cannot wait to see what kind of trouble Sam finds himself in next in Spider Bite. It sounds absolutely frightful.
I rated this book an 8½ out of 10.
Sam Fox is the type of boy that many of us would have loved to have been like when we were younger, or someone young readers can aspire to be like today. He has a ton of adventures, although most of them scare the bejezus out of me, and always seems to find a way out of the messy ordeals. I don't think I would live through some of the things Sam has survived, like shark attacks, bushfires, crocodiles, and other scary moments. All the heart-pounding action in the Extreme Adventures books makes for high octane storytelling.
Justin D'Ath has created another highly entertaining book in Scorpion Sting. As in his previous three books, I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat as I read this book just hoping that that it would not be end of Sam Fox. I love the fast pace of these tales and the fact that the stories take place in and around Australia. Having never visited there, yet, I long for the day when I step on Australian soil and have my own adventure, although I am sure it will not be as exciting as the ones that Sam Fox has. Wouldn't that be cool?
I enjoyed that we finally got to meet Nathan, Sam's older brother. I was bummed when he got hurt and Sam had to leave him behind in the cave. How scary would that be? Being left alone in a pitch black cave with no light and absolutely no way to see anything at all. I'd bet that your imagination would start running wild and every sound you heard would make you more and more nervous. I have been in a few deeps caves over the years. When the lights are turned out, you cannot see a thing, not even your hand in front of your face. Talk about scary!
Overall, Scorpion Sting is a great addition to an absolutely wonderful action adventure series starring Sam Fox, a fourteen year old Austrian boy who always seems to find himself in trouble. I cannot wait to see what kind of trouble Sam finds himself in next in Spider Bite. It sounds absolutely frightful.
I rated this book an 8½ out of 10.
August 26, 2022
it was a great book even though i am 14 i enjoyed it!
April 10, 2011
1) a book about survival
2) I've read a book about extreme adventures be4 and so i decided to read this one
3) in the story it seems really life like
4) how this author describes everything and it's life likeness but how the main character was ran about 400km thinking terrorists was chasing him when it's actually the Australian armies training project that he had seen on tv a week ago
5) this book is best suited for kids over 8+ as it doesn't have to many hard words on it and the plot is more suited for them
2) I've read a book about extreme adventures be4 and so i decided to read this one
3) in the story it seems really life like
4) how this author describes everything and it's life likeness but how the main character was ran about 400km thinking terrorists was chasing him when it's actually the Australian armies training project that he had seen on tv a week ago
5) this book is best suited for kids over 8+ as it doesn't have to many hard words on it and the plot is more suited for them
July 24, 2024
⭐️.7
Woah it was bad. So bad. It was probably because I am far to old to enjoy this kind of thing, but as I said I had to read it for RC 2024.
This is the first ⭐️ I’ve ever given. The only redeeming factor of this book is it kinda has a semi-followable plot. The characters are bad and ill-represented, there is VERY LITTLE description at all.
Would not recommend.
Woah it was bad. So bad. It was probably because I am far to old to enjoy this kind of thing, but as I said I had to read it for RC 2024.
This is the first ⭐️ I’ve ever given. The only redeeming factor of this book is it kinda has a semi-followable plot. The characters are bad and ill-represented, there is VERY LITTLE description at all.
Would not recommend.
September 2, 2016
This is a great series, sold by Usborne, for readers in grades 3-6. This will probably appeal mostly to boys as it is full of bugs, guns and bad guys. I found the syntax short and choppy, but this also makes it an easy read for reluctant readers.
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September 20, 2013
This one is the best out of all that I have read of Extreme Adventures so far. (Crocodile Attack & Spider Bite) This ones pretty good...
August 7, 2014
Libro di avventure per ragazzi, avvincente e scritto abbastanza bene.
November 16, 2016
It was quite an exciting story with lots of suprising cliffhangers.
April 19, 2017
This is a fun read for younger readers... maybe 8 and older. It keeps you wondering what will happen and has a fun story line. :)
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