Surviving Bear Island

By Paul Greci

Book Overview

Stranded on a remote Alaskan island with nothing but his instincts, Tom must battle the cold, the wild, and his own fear to survive.

Perfect for readers ages 9 to 12, this thrilling survival adventure follows a boy stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, where courage and quick thinking are his only hope.

This thrilling adventure begins after a sea kayaking trip takes a dangerous turn and Tom Parker is stranded on the remote, outer coast of the unpopulated Bear Island in the rough terrains of the Alaskan wilderness. With only a small survival kit in his pocket, Tom finds himself soaked and freezing, and worst of all--alone. Desperate to find his father, Tom doesn't know how long he can survive and he must put his skills to the test as he fights to reach safety. Will Tom make it through a wilderness full of bears and other dangers?

A 2015 Junior Library Guild Selection
An Alaska Reads Selection
A Scholastic Reading Club Pick
An Alaska Dispatch Favorite Book of the Year

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0985481099
• ISBN13: 9780985481094
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Moves
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7