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Lost in the wilderness, desperate to survive, running out of time...
A thrilling illustrated collection of true survival stories from all around the world.
A young girl survives a plane crash only to find herself lost in the middle of a jungle. A sailor adrift at sea with little hope of rescue. A climber left for dead on an icy mountain...
These are stories of ordinary people finding extraordinary strength and courage to survive against all odds. Each tale is brought to life by vivid artwork and comic panels, and includes tips for how to survive in harsh environments - from how to navigate using the stars to how to defend yourself against savage, stalking animals.
Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.