Tracks of the Tiger

Mission Survival #4

by Bear Grylls

Volcano eruption! Beck and his friend are on a relaxing holiday in Borneo, visiting orang-utan sanctuaries and hanging out by the pool. Except that when they spend the afternoon out in the jungle, things take an unexpected turn, and a volcano eruption leaves them stranded and alone. Beck must use all his skills to survive the dangers of the jungles and swamps of Borneo - can he get them to safety alive?

Genres: Survival, Adventure, Fiction, Action, Childrens, Young Adult

311 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

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

[MeskaKsiazka · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mam bardzo mieszane uczucia co do tej książki.

Z jednej strony wspaniała relacja pomiędzy głównymi bohaterami będąca przedłużeniem historii z "Piasków Skorpiona" oraz wspaniałe zbudowanie tej książki w oparciu o historię wakacji, wycieczkę po rezerwacie przyrody, fantastyczną postać przewodnika i zwrot fabularny o 180 stopni jakim był wybuch wulkanu.

Z drugiej jednak strony książka jest praktycznie taka sama jak pierwsza część serii "Misja Przetrwanie", mamy taki sam klimat, podobne wydarzenia i brak jakichkolwiek zaskoczeń fabularnych.

Ogromnym minusem książki jest porzucenie motywu wybuchu wulkanu który według mnie powinien być główną osią tej książki, a tak na prawdę kończy się po 87 stronach książki i zostaje całkowicie zepchnięty na margines historii w książce. Pociągnięcie tego motywu byłoby także dużo ciekawsze dla dalszej części i wydarzeń w niej opisanych które mogłyby się zupełnie inaczej potoczyć, a według mnie wtedy książka byłaby trzy razy ciekawsze niż jak jest w obecnej formie.

Na plus po raz kolejny należy zaliczyć bardzo przystępny język jakim książka jest napisana, oraz dość sporą dawkę humoru co jest pociągnięciem historii ze wspomnianych wyżej "Piasków Skorpiona".

Jednym z głównych powodów tego, iż tak bardzo zawiodłem się na tej książce jest dużo mniejsza ilość survivalowych smaczków które autor zawarł w książce. Tłumaczyć to można przez ponowne użycie w historii klimatu (w obu przypadkach dżungla, w 1 części Kolumbijska, tutaj Indonezyjska) jaki był opisany w pierwszej części serii czyli "Złocie Bogów", jednak dla mnie takie powtarzanie jest właśnie ogromnym minusem obok którego trudno mi przejść obojętnie.

Dla mnie "Ślady Tygrysa" są ogromną ilością nie wykorzystanego potencjału jaki tkwił w historii, oraz bardzo dużą ilością powtórzonych wydarzeń, zachowań, a nawet dialogów zaczerpniętych z poprzednich części.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not know that the famous TV celebrity had written a series of juvenile fiction, but am not entirely surprised as it seems in line with his persona and character. Bear uses the setting in each of these as the back drop to lessons in survival skills, which his characters (protagonist Beck Granger!) demonstrate. As one who has seen him on TV I could picture the author doing these things for real - most of them anyway.

As with this genre, the fonts are large and line spacing generous to make it easy on the eye and a quick read. Chapters are short and easily digestible, with a quick pace as befits an adventure story. I saw that he has written a book for each kind of environment (desert, arctic, mountains, jungle etc.) and this one contained both tropical jungle and survival along tropical beaches/islands as well, which was an additional bonus. Short of writing a survival handbook, this is a great way to learn about such tips, with a story thrown into it.

[TheoR · Rating 5 out of 5]

When they were going in the bus they saw an orangutan it had it's baby. hey! monkey! over here! one of the tourists called the orangutan looked at him and went in the way they also saw huts. Beck was struck by the variety of expressions. Orangutan could laugh they bared their teeth and their shoulders
shook. Orangutans seemed to contain the wisdom of the universe. Right now they were practically on the flanks of a big volcano .Any where else would be probably be safer at the moment. Boom! The explosion felt like red hot needles stabling into their eardrums without warning. The lava was flowing back of vehicle slowly. It was getting on for four in the afternoon. 5'o clock we will stop and search for food. they made a compass naturally. This book was astonishing.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

遭難するなら絶対一緒にいたいサバイバルの達人ベック・グレンジャー少年。ピーターの家族と一緒にいかにもなホリデーを過ごすべくインドネシアに。ところが観光途中に火山が噴火。ジャングルに取り残されたベックとピーターは生存をかけてジャングルを横断する決意をする。

火山のことはあんまり知らないなぁなんて言いながら、常人離れした知識と精神力で見事親友とともにジャングルをサバイバル。サバイバルの基本知識、怪我をした時の対処法、サバイバル時の精神の保ち方など、生き延びるために大切な知識が満載。ジャングルの描写も間違いなく筆者の経験に基づかれて描かれているだろうから、臨場感たっぷり。おかげで、シロアリみたらタンパク質と思えるようになってきた今日この頃。

十代にしてすでに特殊部隊でも大活躍できそうな胆力の持ち主のベックくん。この子は将来どんな道を進むことになるんだろうとふと気になりながら。家族運に恵まれていないので、いつかその点で幸せになれるとよいねと思いながら。

今回もとってもお勉強になりました。

[Isa Rive · Rating 3 out of 5]

Survival story of two boys stranded alone in the Indonesian jungle. The writing is mediocre but its an entertaining albeit predictable plot.

[Izzie Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is awesome I can't put the books down and I've learnt a bit thanks bear Grylls

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a 14-year-old boy called Beck Granger, and his best friend Peter Grey. They get forced to travel through the heart of the Indonesian Jungle after a volcano erupts in their path. My favourite part was when they found the old volcanic pool. It gives a sense of beauty amongst the raw tarantulas and roasted lizard tails. My favourite character is Beck Granger, because he knows a lot about surviving in the wild. He also makes pretty good jokes. I learned that sea urchin spines are comprised mostly of calcium, so if they get in you, you just break the part that sticks out, and the rest should just dissolve. Absolutely amazing; just my kind of book. So good, in fact, that I finished it in one day.

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, a real page-turner, also a great lunch time killer!
I got to read the rest of the series.

[Braedon Schache · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book fits into the survival category.I decided to read it because i enjoy reading book that are about survival or escaping and i am a big bear grylles fan. I liked it because the author sets the scene very well in my head and he used amazing describing words. I would reccomend this book to 13 year olds and under. :)

[James Malone · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was pretty good but it was pretty boring at the start.

my favourite character in the book was Beck because he was very focus and alert even when they are lost in the rain forest.

the message the author was trying to communicate was the effects of logging on the rain forest and why it is bad.

[Holly Bamber]

Bought this second-hand from the library because I had read the first three. I have to say I liked this one the most, because it had less down-time with the perfect combination of humour, actual survival tips, action and tension. Very good and highly recommended.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book, incredible adventure. This book has awesome description and detail. I really like this book and I am so going to reading the rest of the series.

[TOBY · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good not a lot of down time kept me on the edge of my seat

[Letitia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good junior BG book. Entertaining with useful survival tips in the story. Recommended.

[Rachael Covington]

Bear grills is so cool!!!

[Amaris]

Great if you're adventurous.