I bought this book series for the survival curriculum we are using for our homeschool year 2021-2022.
The first book revolves around a kid named Olly who has been sent to camp and is thrust into a group with two other kids, Omar and Jack. Olly doesn't want to be there and doesn't want to participate in the activities. They are supposed to build a den and he instead wanders off back to his tent. He is given a compass by another kid on his way back. Unaware that the compass is magic he is transported to the snowy mountains where he meets Bear Grylls. An approaching blizzard is coming and he and Olly need to figure out how to survive the storm.
This book is the first of twelve books that revolve around Bear Grylls. In each book has a similar format of a child being transported into a wilderness adventure with Bear and they teach basic survival skills as well as showing personal growth within the child.
Even though I have only read the first book, I am very happy with them. They are written in a cute way but also in a way that shows kids how to overcome challenges, whether they be location, situation or personal. The books appear to show kids how to resolve problems they may be facing in real life, i.e. laziness or a fear of creepy crawlies.
I am very much looking forward to completing the series with my kids. They themselves are already enjoying the stories.
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