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"It's ok, I'm alive": survival stories

The latest Library display focuses on books about survival, something all S2 students should know more about after their week long 'State of emergency' activities. Here are the top 5 fiction books with a survival theme.

1. Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

The original story about surviving on a desert island. First published in 1719 this book is still an excellent read nearly 300 years later!

2. The dead and the gone by Susan Pfeffer

A tsunami hits New York City killing millions. Can the Morales children survive in the city asfood runs out and the city becomes ever more dangerous?


3. Ice claw by David GilmanDuring his attempt to win an extreme sports challenge Matt witnesses the death of a mysterious monk, who screams a cryptic clue as he falls. Now Matt is in a race - to survive.


4. Titanic 2020:Cannibal city by Colin Bateman

Jimmy and Claire are deserted by the new Titanic and find the world is in the hands of cannibals and gangs. Fighting for survival, all they have is - hope.

5.Gold of the gods by Bear GryllsAn exciting adventure story full of gruesome details and survival tips from the modern day master of survival.