Product Description

Lost in the jungle! Beck Granger is on a trip to Colombia in his school holidays. His anthropologist uncle has taken him along on a visit to Don Rafael de Castillo, a descendent of a great explorer who is claimed to have discovered a lost City of Gold. But the secret of the city died with the explorer - until now...His uncle and Don Rafael believe they know where to find the city and Beck gets to go along for the ride. But when the two men are kidnapped, Beck is left to solve this new mystery on his own. With Marco and Christina, the Don's children. he must set off into the wilds of Colombia to find the city - and bring his uncle back. Beck must build a raft and negotiate wild river rapids, make camp, defend his friends from wild animals and keep them all alive in the jungle. A fast-paced, exciting new adventure full of real survival details and gruesome tips.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3270 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From the Back Cover
MISSION: SURVIVAL

A breathtaking new adventure series from the real-life survival expert, BEAR GRYLLS.
Full of real survival details and gruesome tips!

Beck Granger is facing certain death. He's lost in the Colombian jungle, with no GPS, no food, and no help but for two friends, with only a tattered map and a strange amulet guiding their way.
But he has his survival skills - and if anyone can keep them alive, Beck can.

Building rafts and shelter . . .
Killing snakes. . .
Finding water. . .
Fending off shark attacks. . .

He knows how to navigate any environment - but even he can't anticipate every danger . . .

Hot on the trail of his kidnapped uncle, beck must race against time and the elements. Can he find the lost CITY OF GOLD and discover the secret of its people?

About the Author
Bear Grylls was trained by the British SAS. A world-record-breaking adventurer, successful TV presenter and bestselling author, he is also one of the world's youngest and most sought-after motivational speakers. He was recently awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.

Customer Reviews

Pulsating adventure.
If you're after thrills, spills and pure adventure this is as good as it gets. Written in a punchy, clean style the story goes from one nail biting scenario to another. Forget Playstation! This is unputdownable red hot action.

Gold Of The Gods
This is such an exciting book for teenagers who love the outdoors and adventures. I could not put the book down until the last page. People who love Bear Grylls young or old will love this book. I especially enjoyed this book as my name is Marco, just like one of the characters. Please bring on the series as one is just not enough.

You'll be fighting your kids for the read of the summer!

On recommendation by my 16 yr old stepdaughter, I started to read Gold of the Gods on Sunday night. By Monday afternoon, as it drew to its dramatic conclusion, exhausted with nervous tension and nails bitten to the quick, I turned the last page with that feeling that I was saying goodbye to an old friend - several in fact, especially dear Ringo. Brilliant! Bring on the sequel!