
Titles in This Set
Gold of the Gods
Way of the Wolf
Sands of the Scorpion
Tracks of the Tiger
Claws of the Crocodile
Strike of the Shark
Rage of the Rhino
Lair of the Leopard
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409610250
Publisher: Red Fox
Age Range: Ages 9-14 (Grades 4-9)
Overview
Beck Granger, the world's youngest survival expert, races across eight of the planet's harshest environments in this action-packed Mission Survival collection from real-life adventurer Bear Grylls. From Colombian jungles and Alaskan blizzards to the Sahara Desert, Himalayan peaks, and the open ocean, each fast-paced paperback throws Beck into a mission where quick thinking and hard-won survival skills are the only way out. Written for readers ages 9-14 (Grades 4-9), the series blends thrilling fiction with genuine wilderness know-how, ideal for middle-grade adventure fans and reluctant readers alike.
About the Books
Across all eight Mission Survival novels, Bear Grylls sends teenage adventurer Beck Granger into extreme landscapes around the world. In Gold of the Gods, Beck is stranded in the Colombian jungle with no food or compass, while Way of the Wolf strands him in the frozen Alaskan mountains after a fatal plane crash. Sands of the Scorpion drops him into the Sahara Desert after a forced parachute jump, and Claws of the Crocodile sends him chasing a clue through the Northern Australian outback. Tracks of the Tiger has Beck fleeing an erupting volcano through tiger territory, Strike of the Shark finds him shipwrecked and working out who wants him dead, Rage of the Rhino draws him into a dangerous anti-poaching mission in South Africa, and Lair of the Leopard strands him on a Himalayan mountainside facing bear attacks and flash floods. Each standalone mission pairs breathless, cinematic action with the real survival expertise Bear Grylls is famous for, covering skills like navigation, shelter-building, and staying calm under pressure. The result reads like a thriller but teaches like a field guide, encouraging young readers to think critically and stay resourceful. Since each title covers a different mission, the books can be read in any order, though together they build a picture of a resourceful hero constantly leveling up his skills.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Gold of the Gods — Beck Granger is stranded in the Colombian jungle with no food, no compass, and no hope of rescue.
Way of the Wolf — A fatal plane crash strands Beck in the frozen Alaskan mountains amid blizzards, grizzly bears, and white-water rapids.
Sands of the Scorpion — Forced to parachute from a smugglers' plane, Beck must survive the brutal heat of the Sahara Desert.
Tracks of the Tiger — When a volcano erupts, Beck must flee molten rock and cross tiger territory to reach safety.
Claws of the Crocodile — A mysterious clue leads Beck to Broome in Northern Australia for one of his toughest challenges yet.
Strike of the Shark — Shipwrecked in the open ocean, Beck must keep survivors alive while working out who wants him dead.
Rage of the Rhino — Invited to South Africa to help fight rhino poaching, Beck finds the mission far more dangerous than expected.
Lair of the Leopard — Stranded on a Himalayan mountainside, Beck must survive treacherous climbs, bear attacks, and flash floods.
About the Author
Bear Grylls is one of the world's best-known adventurers and survival experts. A former soldier in the British Special Forces, he rose to fame hosting television series that put him face-to-face with some of the toughest terrain on the planet. He currently serves as Chief Scout of the UK Scout Association, inspiring young people through outdoor adventure. Drawing on decades of real-world survival experience, Grylls channels his expertise into the Mission Survival series, giving young readers a thrilling way to learn genuine wilderness skills alongside hero Beck Granger's globe-trotting missions.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Eight globe-trotting missions, one irresistible collection—perfect for the middle-grade adventurer in your life. Whether you're stocking a classroom library, hunting for a birthday gift, or filling a stocking for back-to-school reading, this Bear Grylls paperback set delivers non-stop action kids will want to read again and again.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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