Benedict Allen decided he wanted to be an explorer aged 10. Since then he has visited parts of the planet that very few others have been to, learning about remote environments and communities - and facing danger at every turn.

In these real-life stories of his expeditions, travel with him as:

- he and his pack of husky dogs almost freeze in the Arctic

- he gets lost in the Amazon rainforest

- is shipwrecked on the way to Australia

As well as six other life-and-death situations that called for him to use all his survival skills, friendships and courage. Plus read Benedict's tips and life lessons for exploring the world around you.

An exciting collection of real life adventure stories from global explorer Benedict Allen. Perfect for curious readers age 8+, and fans of Bear Grylls.

Benedict Allen is an English writer, explorer, traveller and filmmaker. He read Environmental Science at the University of East Anglia and is a former member of the Council of the Royal Geographical Society, and Patron of the Environmental Justice Foundation, the Tony Foundation and Save the Rhino Trust. Best known, perhaps, for having pioneered the "video selfie" as a result of filming his solo expeditions for television, he is also editor of The Faber Book of Exploration.