CBBC Book of the Month - August 2019

Every month here on the CBBC Book Club we read and review different books.

Our book of the month for August is ‘The Explorer' written by Katherine Rundell.

"From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him.

He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him.

As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice.

He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them..."

What do you think about this book?

Who's your favourite character ?

What do you think it would be like to be lost in a jungle?

Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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