The Crash

By Alexia Purcell

A plane crash.
Four kids.
One unforgiving outback.

When a plane crashes deep in Australia's remote Northern Territory, twelve-year-olds Ellie, Jack, Mason, and Charlotte are left stranded in the Australian outback with no adults, no communication, and limited supplies.

Ellie is a Scout with survival skills she's been waiting to use - until a serious injury forces her to rely on others for the first time. Jack grew up on a farm and knows the land, but the weight of responsibility terrifies him after a past mistake. Charlotte has lived a life of comfort and protection, and the outback pushes her far beyond it. And Mason - tough, angry, and carrying secrets of his own - disappears into the bush, leaving the others facing an impossible choice.

As extreme heat, dangerous animals, bushfires, and violent storms close in, the kids must learn to work together to survive. In this high-stakes wilderness survival adventure, staying alive isn't just about finding food and water - it's about trust, courage, and teamwork under pressure.

The Crash is a fast-paced middle-grade survival adventure for readers aged 9-12. Packed with danger, emotional growth, and page-turning action, it's the gripping first book in the Outback Survivors series - where survival is only the beginning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1763852555
• ISBN13: 9781763852556
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Alexia Purcell
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"