Meet The Secret Explorers from SJ King’s brand-new fiction series

DK, also known as Dorling Kindersley, specialise in illustrated reference books for adults and children. They publish a range of titles in the categories of travel, history, science, nature, sport, cookery, gardening, and parenting.

Children are consistently in their learning prime, and SJ King’s educational fiction series The Secret Explorers is perfect for young readers ages 7+. This group of brilliant kids comes together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet – and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission…

Here, we give an introduction to each book in the series so you can get to know the plot and characters before young readers join in on their adventures themselves.

Book 1: The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales

Dive into the world of The Secret Explorers and learn about ocean life in this action-packed first installment in a brand-new fiction series.

In The Lost Whales, marine life expert Connor needs to use his underwater expertise to help save a pod of humpback whales that have lost their way. Along with space expert Roshni, he sets out in a submarine to search for a way to steer the whales back on track, but encounters unexpected problems along the way, including lost baby whales and a fleet of boats. Will The Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission?

Book 2: The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision

Blast-off into space in this second adventure with The Secret Explorers, a brand-new fiction series.

In The Comet Collision, space expert Roshni leads a mission that’s out of this world – literally! With rainforest expert Ollie, she is set the task of fixing the space probe orbiting Jupiter before a comet hits the planet. With the clock ticking, it’s a race against time for the Secret Explorers as they dodge asteroids, complete daring spacewalks, and use all their skills to complete their mission.

Book 3: The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers

Join The Secret Explorers as they go up against thieves in ancient Egypt in the third installment of this action-packed, fact-filled book series.

In The Tomb Robbers, history expert Gustavo and engineering expert Kiki are set the mission of stopping the Cairo Museum from closing down. They travel back in time to ancient Egypt and are soon drawn into a tense, thrilling adventure that involves breaking into pyramids, learning ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and stopping thieves hoping to rob all the treasure from the Pharaoh’s tomb.

Book 4: The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue

Travel back in time and discover facts you never knew about dinosaurs and prehistoric life in this fourth installment of The Secret Explorers.

In The Jurassic Rescue, dinosaur expert Tamiko and geology expert Cheng travel back to the age of the dinosaurs in an effort to rescue a dinosaur egg from destruction. However, to save the egg, the Secret Explorers first have to use all their courage and skills to outsmart a fierce Allosaurus, rescue a baby Stegosaurus, and find a way to attract an Archaeopteryx.