Bear Grylls Adventure 1, A: Blizzard Challenge, The

Description: The first thrilling adventure in the brand-new collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS. Olly isn't enjoying activity camp. Why should he bother building a shelter or foraging for food with his teammates - he'd rather be at home in the warm and dry, where the sofa and the video games are. But then Olly gets given a compass with a mysterious fifth direction. When he follows it, he's magically transported to a high mountain range where he meets survival expert Bear Grylls. With his help, Olly must learn to survive in sub-zero temperatures, including what to do if the ice cracks when you're crossing a frozen lake, or a blizzard sets in . . . But can his adventure with Bear Grylls change Olly's mind about teamwork and perseverance? And who will Olly give the compass to 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 back with them to their real life.

Review: As well as good adventures, these are great motivational reads that remind children to take responsibility for their own actions, and attitudes. The stories are well paced and nicely illustrated, great for those aged 7+ who are developing confidence as readers. * Reading Zone * I really liked this story! I wanted to read it as I want to join the scouts and go on adventures. I really liked the story and the characters! -- Maljam, aged 6 * Toppsta *

Author Biography: Bear Grylls (Author) Bear and his wife Shara live on a barge on the River Thames in London and on a small remote Welsh island. They have three sons: Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry. You can find out more about Bear Grylls on his official website: www.beargrylls.com. Follow him on Twitter @BearGrylls (1.3 million followers), Facebook @RealBearGrylls (6.7 million likes) and Instagram @BearGrylls (1.2 million fans!) Emma McCann (Illustrator) Based in Brighton, Emma studied illustration at Kingston University and has since illustrated many titles for a wide variety of publishers. Her first children's book was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway award. Check out her work at www.emmamccann.co.uk or follow on Twitter @cooliobeanz