The Lost Book of Adventure: from the notebooks of the Unknown Adventurer

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C'è tutto quello che bisogna sapere per partire all'avventura, dal costruire una zattera, una casa sull'albero, misure di soccorso e sicurezza...tutto completamente illustrato a mano! The Guardian -- ‘ A clarion call to the child explorer [...]a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild. '

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Having inspired the adventurous spirit in you, the Unknown Adventurer encourages you to set out on your own adventure with information on wild camping, rafting, exploration, and shelters and dens, plus tips on first aid and tying knots. Expert instructions on wilderness basics, like building a fire, what to do if you get lost, and how to build various types of shelters are accompanied by more specific skills culled from many years of experience, like baking campfire bread, creating a toothbrush from a twig, making a suture from soldier ants, and even how to pan for gold. For anyone who cares about getting themselves and their children out in the wild, read this and understand what it means to live with your senses alive. This has the power to kindle the fire of adventure in a whole generation.' -- Ed Vere The Guardian -- ' A clarion call to the child explorer [...] a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild. ' Editor Teddy Keen is an adventurer and art director, based in London. The Unknown Adventurer is still believed to be at large in the wild. Quando ero bambina mica li trovavo dei libri così belli, così riccamente illustrati e interessanti come questo. Adesso la divulgazione scientifica per ragazzi è diventata accattivante, ha un’impaginazione fantasiosa, è una gioia per gli occhi oltre a dare informazioni utili.Having inspired the adventurous spirit in you, the Unknown Adventurer encourages you to set out on your own adventure with information on wild camping , rafting , exploration , and shelters and dens , plus tips on first aid and tying knots . Expert instructions on wilderness basics, like building a fire , what to do if you get lost , and how to build various types of shelters are accompanied by more specific skills culled from many years of experience, like baking campfire bread, creating a toothbrush from a twig, making a suture from soldier ants, and even how to pan for gold. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments

The Lost Book of Adventure: From the Notebooks of the Unknown

You’ll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe , like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica, and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet)—all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild . This book is an absolute stunner. The illustrations are utterly beautiful and if it sounds like I am gushing, that is because this is a book deserving of that.You’ll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe, like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet) – all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild. The sketchbooks are attributed to an “Unknown Adventurer” who appears to have created a guide to adventuring for two young relatives, hoping to inspire them to explore hidden places around the globe. Restored and pieced together, the mysterious Unknown Adventurer’s notebooks are now available for everyone to share. Skilful drawings show deserts, rapids, canals, forests, mountains, jungles, islands, oceans and the equipment for surviving in them, with tips on how to construct shelters or rafts, or improvise an oar. The breathtaking landscapes offer a sense of the grandeur of the natural world. And would-be explorers might enjoy the anecdotes about being dragged by the leg by a hyena, or eating maggots from a pig's carcass.' - Sunday Times

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You'll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe, like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica, and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet)-all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild.

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A clarion call to the child explorer [...] a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild.' - The Guardian Book of the Week Peppered with awe-inducing snippets of a mysterious adventurer’s exploits and incredibly detailed explanations and diagrams, I found the level of detail in this book is quite astounding. The pastel illustrations are just gorgeous, building excitement and a sense of wonder in readers, while the text encourages a bit of daydreaming while staying sensible and bringing safety to the fore every time. This book is poetically written and is quite the sight to behold - I would have been absolutely ecstatic to get my hands on this book as a book-loving tween or early teenager. I loved (!) the artwork in this book. Sometimes it was intricate and detailed, for example, showing in drawings the items that should be in a first aid kit. Other times, it was an illustration of a beautiful place. Much of the artwork was in muted tones of blues, purples, greens, yellows, etc. that drew me in.

The Lost Book of Adventure: from the notebooks of the Unknown

Where... where do I begin with this... I am speechless. I closed the book and felt like I was still lost inside it. And that is an instant *favorite* for me. So, a little bit about me: I am an urban dweller and perhaps not the most adventurous. However, I would love to have been the (unknown) author of this absolutely gorgeous book. She appears to have been fearless, resourceful, interested in all the world has to offer and yes, a good writer and a marvelous illustrator.

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Featuring tales of peril and danger weaved with practical tips, children can discover how to camp in the wild, create their own rafts, make different types of shelters with what the environment provides, first aid and essential supplies in an explorer’s kit. Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in return for a review based on my honest opinion