Description
The Dark Ground by Gillian Cross is a children’s adventure novel centred on Robert, a boy who wakes alone in a hostile jungle with no memory of how he arrived there. Forced to survive without food, shelter, or protection, he must navigate unfamiliar terrain and threatening creatures while piecing together the truth of his situation. The story focuses on endurance, fear, courage, and problem-solving as Robert struggles to stay alive and find a way home. Written with sustained tension and emotional depth, it is aimed at confident young readers who enjoy survival stories with suspense. This book is part of the The Dark Ground series (Book 1).
