This was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so real you'll be able to taste the salt water on your lips.
7-11 Years
11.5" x 9.5" Hardcover
96 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Adventure & Adventurers
Series Name: The Unknown Adventurer
Description
About the Book
"After he's flung from a ferry after seeing something so dangerous he would be killed for his silence, the Unknown Adventurer washes up on a deserted island. Completely alone, he puts his survival skills to the test and begins the journal he promised his younger siblings he would write. But after a while he notices that it is not all what it seems on the island and something mysterious lies across the lagoon. Something he must investigate"--
Book Synopsis
This was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so real you'll be able to taste the salt water on your lips. I don't know how it will end but I'll keep writing this journal as long as I'm able. One day I hope I can give it to you.
After he's flung from a ferry after seeing something so dangerous he would be killed for his silence, the Unknown Adventurer washes up on a deserted island. Completely alone, he puts his survival skills to the test and begins the journal he promised his younger siblings he would write. But after a while he notices that it is not all what it seems on the island and something mysterious lies across the lagoon. Something he must investigate.
Take a deep breath. You are about to enter dangerous waters.
This is a thrilling tale of survival, friendship and underwater discovery that transports you to remote seas that whisper of ancient legends you can only begin to imagine.
Presented like an artist's journal, with handwritten sections, smudged notes, and illustrated in breathtaking detail, this is a story that will spark a sense of adventure in every reader. A new exhilarating book from the Unknown Adventurer, author of The Lost Book of Adventure and Journey to the Last River.
Praise for The Lost Book of Adventure: Bear Grylls -- 'Packed FULL of adventures' The Guardian -- 'A clarion call to the child explorer [...] a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild.' Daily Express -- 'Exquisitely illustrated [...] children will treasure it for years to come.'
Praise for Journey to the Last River: Financial Times -- 'An extraordinary, enticing fusion of fiction and natural history. The artwork alone [...] is stunning.' Kate Winslet -- 'Breathtakingly beautiful... every young adventurer should read this book.' The Oldie -- 'The second thrilling voyage for the Unknown Adventurer.'
Review Quotes
A gorgeous mix of story and information and a must for every would-be explorer
--Love Reading 4 Kids
Settle in for an adventure like no other with the most stunning illustrations revealing a world that few have ever seen.
--Armadillo Magazine
"Heartbreaking and hopeful, this is a book to get rapturously lost in; a must for wildlife and adventure lovers of 8+."
--The Guardian
About the Author
The Unknown Adventurer is still believed to be at large in the wild. Editor Teddy Keen is an adventurer and art director, based in London.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.5 Inches (H) x 9.5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 7-11 Years
Number of Pages: 96
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Adventure & Adventurers
Series Title: The Unknown Adventurer
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Format: Hardcover
Author: Unknown Adventurer & Teddy Keen
Language: English
Street Date: June 3, 2025
TCIN: 94329837
UPC: 9780711296770
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-1946
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.5 pounds
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