Title:. The Explorer Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback Overview:. From his seat in a tiny aeroplane above the Amazon, Fred has always dreamed of being an explorer, one who leaves his name on history’s maps. When the plane crashes, four children—Fred, Con, Lila and little Max—find themselves stranded in an immense, whispering jungle where every sound could be a friend or a threat. The forest becomes a character in its own right: lush, perilous, and endlessly alive. The children must learn to find water, build shelter, and rely on each other as they navigate a world where danger hides behind every leaf. As fear gives way to courage, a map uncovered in the ruins of a lost city sends them on a quest that tests loyalty, ingenuity, and the limits of what it means to be an explorer. Katherine Rundell’s language sweeps you along—bright with detail, intimate in emotion, and wild with imagination. This is more than a survival tale; it’s a celebration of curiosity, friendship, and the impul...