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Katherine Rundell

The Explorer

Katherine RundellFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Katherine Rundell

The Explorer

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amazon Rainforest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell follows four children who survive a plane crash in the Amazon rainforest. As they struggle to find their way back to civilization, they encounter challenges that test their courage and resilience. Through teamwork and resourcefulness, they discover the mysterious figure of an explorer who changes their journey.

Adventurous

Emotional

Suspenseful

Fantastical

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Explorer by Katherine Rundell has been praised for its vivid descriptive language that brings the Amazon jungle to life, capturing the sense of adventure and survival. The characters are well-developed, showcasing growth and resilience. Some readers feel the pacing slows in parts, but the overall message of exploration and friendship resonates well.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Explorer?

A reader who revels in adventurous tales and survival stories akin to Hatchet by Gary Paulsen or Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell would enjoy Katherine Rundell's The Explorer. Young readers who admire courage, exploration, and teamwork will find this gripping Amazonian adventure captivating.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Amazon Rainforest • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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