The Explorer

by Katherine Rundell

From his seat in a small plane, Fred gazes down at the Amazon rainforest, dreaming of becoming a legendary explorer and making groundbreaking discoveries. But when the plane crashes into the thick jungle, his dream turns into a fight for survival. Alongside three other children, Fred must navigate a wild and unforgiving landscape with little hope of rescue. Just when things seem bleakest, they stumble upon signs that someone else may have been there before them…

Themes

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  • Plane Crash
  • Exploring
  • Mystery
  • Perseverance
  • Friendship
  • Rainforest
  • Emotional Development
  • Survival
  • Conflict