The Explorer by Katherine Rundell

The Explorer by Katherine RundellFrom his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope

It combines humour with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered different

She must find the courage to set out on a journey to save them

To make the House of Adam proud

gripping portrait of addiction

violence and disintegrating trust

It is for all who want to truly understand why nyinanyi ngurangka – being on country – is not a “lifestyle choice” but a hard won right

How do you cultivate braver

the book includes magnificent paintings

an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure

Written by Frances Evans and featuring incredibly cute illustrations by Kelsey Heaton

They spent 14 days walking 164km

often his mouthpiece in court appearances