Books like Man-Eater by Justin D'Ath
Sam Fox finds himself stranded at an African youth conference when the bus leaves without him. While attempting to reach a hospital, he faces an angry elephant, a spitting cobra, and the looming threat of a man‑eating leopard that terrorizes the Chui Hills. The story follows Sam’s perilous journey through wilderness survival challenges, set against an adventurous backdrop of jungle animals and wildlife conservation.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Justin D'Ath
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