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Katherine Rundell: The Creator of Captivating Adventures

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 125

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Katherine Rundell is an amazing author who wrote a thrilling book called 'The Explorer.' In the book, four children crash-land in the Amazon jungle and must find their way back home. On their journey, they meet an explorer who teaches them to survive in the wild. Katherine Rundell was inspired by her own adventures as a child and uses this experience to add excitement and drama to her stories. She loves to explore new places, just like the characters in her book! Rundell's writing style is engaging and makes you feel like you are in the story with the characters. 'The Explorer' teaches us about courage, friendship, and the beauty of the natural world. It's a captivating adventure you won't want to put down!

Question 1

What is the title of the book written by Katherine Rundell?

The Adventurer

The Traveler

The Wanderer

The Explorer

Explanation. Katherine Rundell wrote a book called 'The Explorer'.

The Voyager

Question 2

What theme does 'The Explorer' focus on?

Fear and isolation

Courage and friendship

Explanation. 'The Explorer' teaches us about courage, friendship, and the beauty of the natural world.

Love and loss

Revenge and hatred

Power and corruption

Question 3

What literary element does Katherine Rundell use in her writing?

Symbolism

Foreshadowing

Irony

Metaphor

Engaging style

Explanation. Rundell's writing style is engaging and makes you feel like you are in the story with the characters.

Question 4

What does the explorer in the story teach the children?

How to build a raft

How to climb a tree

How to survive in the wild

Explanation. On their journey, they meet an explorer who teaches them to survive in the wild.

How to navigate by stars

How to fish with bare hands

Question 5

What inspired Katherine Rundell to write 'The Explorer'?

Her love for animals

Her childhood adventures

Explanation. Katherine Rundell was inspired by her own adventures as a child to write 'The Explorer'.

Her travel to Antarctica

Her passion for skydiving

Her interest in space exploration

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