Survive Aotearoais a page-turning collection of 16 true stories, spanning the Hokianga in the Far North to Antarctica. These unexpected misadventures took place along our coastlines, in our forests, on our mountains and deep under the ground. Each celebrates the courage, compassion and teamwork that can lead to survival and helps us learn more about the grit and determination that define New Zealand outdoorsmen and women.

This books is a sequel to our award-winning titleExplore! Aotearoa.

The author,Bronwen Walls dynamic narrative has made these wonderful New Zealand adventurers approachable and exciting. Bronwen is a regular contributor to the Ministry of Educations Junior Journal, School Journal and the Connected series. She has also edited and written several adventure books, including Harry Watson: the Mile Eater and the Tararua Adventure Guide.

The award-winning illustrator,Kimberly Andrews, has researched and painted stunning watercolours of the adventures, helping capture the excitement, and sometimes desperation, of their adventures. Kimberlys picture book illustrations have been widely acclaimed, winning multiple awards. She also writes and illustrates her own childrens books.

Evocative illustrations, maps, photographs and paintings add a rich visual layer to the stories.Survive Aotearoais engaging for all readers.

It was the most remarkable event Ive ever been part of. Sir Edmund Hillary

Team survived by eating penguins N.Z. Press Association

We are three skeletons, just alive. Alphonse Barrington

I was high as a kite the day we found him. Constable Cunningham

Never, ever had I yearned for sleep so much. Penny Hazard

She was a bossy old cow I knew she wouldnt enjoy me hanging onto her, but I wasnt letting go. Kim Riley

I had to face my greatest fear, and my greatest fear was dying. Rob Hewitt