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A Bear Grylls Adventure 8: The Safari Challenge
Series: A Bear Grylls Adventure
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See moreThe seventh in the exciting new 12-book collectible series for young readers from survival expert and Chief Scout BEAR GRYLLS.
Ready for some real adventure? Go on safari with inspirational adventurer and Chief Scout, Bear Grylls
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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 with them back to their real life.
In A Bear Grylls Adventure 8: The Safari Challenge, join the adventure as a young explorer tackles the excitement and challenges of a thrilling safari. Will they learn the skills needed to succeed? Discover the wonders of the natural world and gain confidence under the guidance of Bear Grylls.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786960535
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 May 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bear Grylls Publishing
Illustration: 50 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emma McCann
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 118g
Pages: 160
About the Author
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
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