Nine Times I Nearly Died
A gripping read for boys and girls who love action and adventure aged 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
$15.99
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
28 September 2026
Summary
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 dan…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529526820 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529526825 |
| Author: | Benedict Allen |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 28 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 126mm x 196mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-11 |
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Critics Review
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 *
Benedict Allen
Benedict Allen is an English writer, explorer, traveller, and filmmaker. He read Environmental Science at the University of East Anglia and is a former member of the Council of the Royal Geographical Society, and Patron of the Environmental Justice Foundation, the Tony Foundation, and Save the Rhino Trust. Best known, perhaps, for having pioneered the “video selfie” as a result of filming his solo expeditions for television, he is also editor of The Faber Book of Exploration.
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