Mission Typhoon

Beck Granger Adventure #1

by Bear Grylls

Guiding an expedition of teenagers through the treacherous jungles of Guangxi province should be a walk in the park for Beck Granger. But when the weather turns and disaster strikes, the expedition finds itself stranded on a crumbling ledge... Separated from the group, Beck and his fellow adventurer Ju-Long, must battle their way through the storm wrecked jungle to find help. Though initially unsure of Ju-Long’s skills when pitted against his own, Beck soon comes to recognise their worth. While he is experienced in physical survival, she understands the power of the mind. Faced with the white water of the raging river and the jaws of a venomous cobra they must work together to survive. But will they make it in time to save the others before the cliff collapses completely? That is, if they even make it out of the jungle alive…

Genres: Adventure

170 pages, Paperback

Published May 7, 2016

About the author

Bear Grylls has become known around the world as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. His journey to this acclaim started in the UK on the Isle of Wight, where his late father taught him to climb and sail. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, serving with 21 SAS. It was here that he perfected many of the skills that his fans all over the world enjoy watching him pit against mother-nature. Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places, and after enduring months in military rehabilitation, Bear went on to become one of the youngest ever climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Bear went on to star in Discovery Channel's Emmy nominated Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor TV series, which has become one of the most watched shows on the planet. Off screen, Bear has lead record-breaking expeditions, from Antarctica to the Arctic, which in turn have raised over £2.5million for children around the world. In recognition of his expertise and service, Bear was appointed as the youngest ever Chief Scout to 28 million Scouts worldwide, awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy, and has authored 10 books, including To My Sons.

Reviews

[Hugh Dunnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is very definitely a book aimed squarely at kids but it is no sin to know and aim for your target audience. It is very entertaining, offers an ethical aspect to an adventure story and is a little bit educational but most importantly, it is in no way patronizing to its intended readership. As far as I am concerned a book that can cover all those areas and thereby encourage children to read is a good thing. I am sure I would have loved it if I had read it when I was twelve or thirteen.
Certainly, it is a little far-fetched but no more so than Lee Child or J.K. Rowling's publications and it is probably as well written as anything from either of those authors.

This is the first of Grylls' YA/children's books that I have read and chances are I am unlikely to read any more, but that is more to do with the quantity of 'OA'* books I have to get through rather than the quality of this book. For the same reason, I'm not likely to read any more Harry Potter books either but I certainly would not hesitate to recommend it (in addition to J.K. Rowling) to virtually any child showing an interest in reading.

*Old Adult

[C.J. Milbrandt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beck, a teen-aged survival expert, is part of a group of students being dropped off in southern China for a hike through the jungle. Despite reservations because of the path of a tropical storm, they press on ... and run into trouble.

Landslides and lives at stake. Rainfall and raging rivers. Sturdy boots and staying fed. A quick-paced fascinating read for those (like me) who enjoy stories about surviving in the wilderness. Not for the squeamish where "exotic" food is concerned (rats, bats, larva, grubs, etc). Well told. I'd definitely read the rest of the set.

[Fire · Rating 5 out of 5]

When a fun trip turns disastrous the only option is to survive. This is a great story about what it takes to survive and an amazing story as well. This book keeps the suspense up and makes you want to keep reading just another chapter.

Great read. 5 Stars!

[Michelle Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

This book was awesome and entertaining. I liked that you never knew what was coming next. It was a great adventure story..reviewed by 10 yr old boy

[Big Game James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who enjoys the Outdoor Nation knows about Bear Grylls. And if they don't, they should. I knew this guy was the REAL DEAL with countless adventures notched and numerous wilderness survival shows produced. What I didn't know at the time was that Bear Grylls also wrote action-packed fiction books for teens and adults. Mission Typhoon is one of those books, and it's an excellent, well-written adventure that seamlessly weaves in survival tips as part of the story. Although written for teens, it is suitable for anyone who enjoys a great adventure story. Including Senior Citizens like me.

The story introduces us to a 14-year old adventurer, and survivalist named Beck Granger. Beck joins a hiking expedition in China geared for teens and serves as an assistant leader along with a gal named Ju-Long, an equally talented hiker from China. It was supposed to be an easy trek through the jungle on established trails. But a typhoon quickly turns it into a full-blown adventure and survival situation which leaves Beck and Ju-Long's fellow hikers stranded while Beck and Ju-Long battle the wilderness in their search for help. Definitely an entertaining and informative page-turner.

[Kate Newman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read for both children and adults

A cultural trek goes wrong when a typhoon threatens them in the Chinese jungle and further disaster strikes when the group are stranded on a cliff. It is down to an English boy and a Chinese girl both fourteen to muster their strength and get help to the trekking group but they don't have long to do it!