Books like Surviving Bear Island by Paul Greci
Tom Parker’s thrilling sea kayaking adventure spirals into a desperate survival story when he is stranded alone on the unpopulated Bear Island of Alaska. With a scant survival kit, he faces freezing winds, rugged terrain, and the looming threat of bears while he searches for his missing father. The novel follows Tom’s resourceful struggle against nature’s dangers, testing his courage and resilience as he seeks safety in one of the world’s most unforgiving wildernesses.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Paul Greci
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