The world is a complicated place, brimming with adventure (and unexpected danger) around every corner--it's important to be prepared. Escape: A Survivor's Guide by Margaret Hynes is a handy pocket-sized survival guide covers just about everything a young reader might want to know about getting out of the trickiest of situations. Packed with entertaining writing, step-by-step survival instructions, subtly humorous illustrations, and real-life stories of escape, this book's unlikely scenarios are all based on solid research and science. The action-packed content and open-anywhere format make it a great choice for reluctant readers. Whether they are setting off around the globe, or just out for a backyard escapade, this book is the perfect "you-never-know-when" companion.