15 Secrets to Survival
15 Secrets to Survival by Natalie D. Richards is a middle grade debut published by Random House on March 4, 2025. This 400-page book follows four classmates—Baxter, Abigail, Turner, and Emerson—who are compelled to navigate the wilderness for an extra credit project. With only the pages of a survival handbook and each other to rely on, they face unexpected challenges when their instructor goes missing, leading them to confront the realities of survival in the wild.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that explores themes of friendship and teamwork as the characters work together to overcome obstacles in the wilderness. The story highlights action and adventure, making it suitable for young readers interested in survival stories and interactive adventures. This edition, written in English, offers a unique perspective on social themes relevant to middle school students, encouraging discussions about earth science and survival skills.
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New York Times bestselling author Natalie D. Richards’s middle grade debut about a group of four classmates forced to navigate the wilderness for an extra credit project with nothing but the pages of a survival handbook—and each other—to save them.
When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they’re forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra credit project. They think things can’t get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness help them stay out of trouble in school?
What starts off as a weekend of team building takes a scary turn when their instructor goes missing and they are given nothing but pages of a survival guide to complete a series of challenges.
They soon learn the woods around them have unexpected surprises. Will they discover a way to work together to find their teacher and overcome the dangers of winter in the mountains?
A recommended choice for classroom discussions on earth science and educators looking for survival books for kids.
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