The Explorer
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 8 hour read

The Explorer

Written by Katherine Rundell

Kids stranded in the Amazon discover a map leading to a hidden secret.

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352 pages· 59,079 words· Est. 8 hour read· 600L
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Bookroo's summary

Stranded in the Amazon after a plane crash, Fred, Con, Lila, and Max must navigate the wild to survive. With their pilot gone, hope seems lost until Fred stumbles upon a mysterious map. This discovery leads them to a forgotten city, hinting at secrets that could change everything. Can they unravel the mystery before the jungle claims them? Adventure and danger lurk at every turn in this gripping tale of survival and discovery.

From the publisher

From Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winner Katherine Rundell comes an exciting new novel about a group of kids who must survive in the Amazon after their plane crashes. Fred, Con, Lila, and Max are on their way back to England from Manaus when the plane they’re on crashes and the pilot dies upon landing. For days they survive alone, until Fred finds a map that leads them to a ruined city, and to a secret.

Awards

FCBG Children’s Book Award (2018)
At a glance
Format
Pages
352
Words
59,079
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
190597
Publication
Published
September 18, 2018
First published
August 10, 2017
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481419468
LCCN
2017010357

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