Why people recommend it
The explorer by Katherine Rundell is an adventurous middle-grade novel that follows a group of children who must survive in the Amazon rainforest after their small plane crashes. On The Book Review podcast in an episode titled Kurt Andersen on Channeling President Trump broadcast on July 18, 2024, Maria Russo recommended the gripping adventure novel for young readers. Maria Russo placed the book in a thoughtful tie for excellence in contemporary middle-grade fiction alongside other notable contemporary titles like The Stars Beneath Our Feet and The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street. Through this lively discussion on The Book Review, the speaker emphasized the captivating nature of the survival story, praising its appeal to children and its ability to spark a sense of wonder, resilience, and appreciation for the natural world through compelling storytelling.
Who recommended it
- Maria Russo Recommended
Maria Russo — 1 mention
“in terms of middle grade fiction I would say it's a tie between those two Harlem books Stars beneath our feet and Vander beakers of of 141st Street but also the Explorer by Katherine Rondell”