Mission Survival Series by Bear Grylls 8 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback

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
Follow teenage survival expert Beck Granger across eight explosive missions in this complete Mission Survival paperback collection by Bear Grylls. From Colombian jungles to Himalayan peaks, each fast-paced story drops Beck into a new life-or-death environment where quick thinking and hard-won survival know-how are the only things standing between him and disaster. Written by real-life adventurer and former Special Forces soldier Bear Grylls, the series pairs pulse-pounding fiction with authentic outdoor skills, making it a favorite for reluctant and avid readers alike. This 8-book set is ready to build a young reader's home library or classroom shelf.

About the Books
The Mission Survival series follows Beck Granger, a teenager raised by his adventurer parents and now recruited to help solve mysteries in the world's most dangerous terrains. Each book sends Beck to a different extreme location - the Colombian jungle, the Sahara Desert, the Australian outback, the Indonesian rainforest, shark-infested waters, tiger territory, the Himalayas, and the African savanna - where he must draw on real survival techniques to stay alive while unraveling a connected mystery tied to his parents' past. Bear Grylls, known worldwide for his television survival series and his background as a British Special Forces soldier, brings genuine outdoor expertise to every chapter, weaving practical tips on navigation, shelter-building, water safety, and animal encounters into gripping, page-turning plots. The stories are told with short chapters and high-stakes cliffhangers designed to keep young readers hooked, while also sparking curiosity about geography, wildlife, and self-reliance. Because the series can be read in any order, this complete 8-book collection gives readers the flexibility to dive into whichever danger zone grabs their attention first, while still following Beck's evolving story across the full set. It's a natural next step for kids who enjoy action-adventure fiction and want their reading paired with real survival substance rather than fantasy alone. Parents and teachers often turn to this set to encourage reluctant readers, since the short, punchy chapters and constant forward motion make it easy to stay engaged from cover to cover.

Key Benefits

• Complete 8-book paperback collection - no missing titles to track down
• Written by real-life survival expert and TV personality Bear Grylls
• Fast-paced, short-chapter format ideal for reluctant and confident readers alike
• Blends authentic survival skills with high-stakes adventure fiction
• Each book can be read in any order, offering flexible reading paths
• A great gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a classroom library

Book-by-Book Guide
Gold of the Gods — Beck Granger is stranded in the Colombian jungle after a plane crash and must survive venomous snakes and treacherous terrain while chasing a family mystery.
Way of the Wolf — Lost in a snowy mountain wilderness, Beck battles freezing temperatures and a hungry wolf on his trail in this tense survival chase.
Sands of the Scorpion — After parachuting from a smugglers' plane into the Sahara, Beck must find water and evade scorpions and heatstroke to make it out alive.
Tracks of the Tiger — A volcanic eruption strands Beck in the Indonesian jungle, forcing him to cross tiger territory while dodging lava and molten rock.
Claws of the Crocodile — A mysterious clue leads Beck into the Australian outback, where raging storms and ravenous crocodiles test his survival skills to the limit.
Strike of the Shark — Beck faces shark-infested waters as he works to uncover clues linked to his parents while battling one of the ocean's most feared predators.
Rage of the Rhino — Beck's investigation takes him into rhino territory, where a charging animal encounter becomes just one of many dangers he must outsmart.
Lair of the Leopard — Stranded on a Himalayan mountainside, Beck must climb, shelter, and survive bear attacks and flash floods to make it home safely.

About the Author
Bear Grylls is a globally recognized survival expert, former British Special Forces soldier, and television host known for shows including Man vs. Wild and Running Wild with Bear Grylls. He served with 21 SAS and has led record-breaking expeditions from Antarctica to the Arctic. Bear was appointed the youngest ever Chief Scout to the UK Scout Association and has authored numerous books blending real survival expertise with adventure storytelling. The Mission Survival series channels his firsthand knowledge of extreme environments into fiction written especially for young readers who love action and the outdoors.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Eight explosive adventures, one unstoppable teenage hero, and real survival know-how on every page - this set is built for young readers who crave nonstop action. It's a natural pick for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, summer reading list, or classroom library addition that keeps kids turning pages long after bedtime.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.