Nine Times I Nearly Died
A gripping read for boys and girls who love action and adventure aged 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:4th Jun '26
Should be back in stock very soon
An epic collection of true survival stories from real-life explorer Benedict Allen. Perfect for curious readers age 8+, and fans of Bear Grylls, Andy McNab and Anthony Horowitz.
"Gripping! Read this book … if you DARE!" BEN FOGLE
Benedict Allen decided he wanted to be an explorer aged 10. Since then he has visited parts of the planet that very few others have been to, learning about remote environments and communities - and facing danger at every turn.
In these real-life stories of his expeditions, travel with him as:
- he capsizes his canoe, fleeing through the Amazon rainforest
- he gets separated from his huskies and is lost in an Arctic blizzard
- he is shipwrecked on a shark-infested island without food or water
Discover how the nine life-or-death situations that he found himself in called for him to use all his survival skills, friendships and courage to survive. Plus read Benedict's tips and life lessons for exploring the world around you.
"Nail-biting stories that will inspire your own adventures." ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS, adventurer and bestselling author
"Benedict Allen should not be alive to write such exciting books. But I'm very glad he is." TEDDY KEEN, bestselling author of The Lost Book of Adventure
Combining thrilling storytelling with practical survival advice, fascinating facts and insights into different cultures and landscapes, this book encourages children to embrace curiosity, resilience and a spirit of exploration. Accessible chapters and informative pull-out sections make it ideal for independent reading or dipping in and out. Parents will admire its inspiring lessons about perseverance and discovery, and children will be captivated by its real-world adventures, survival challenges and extraordinary encounters. * Minipreneur *
Each adventure will have readers on the edge of their seats as they are gripped by the terrifying details. Whether they will be inspired to embark on their own expeditions depends to some extent on whether they are open to challenges be they close to home or in far far distant places. A book that will enthral older KS2 audiences and beyond * Red Reading Hub *
ISBN: 9781529526820
Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 22mm
Weight: 220g
320 pages