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Survival & Wilderness Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Survival & Wilderness Books for Ages 12–18

Survival fiction for teenagers adds psychological depth to the physical stakes. Isolation, decision-making under pressure, the question of what you'd sacrifice to stay alive. These 2,958 books are for readers who want their adventure fiction to get under their skin.

2,958 books

Cover of Ash's Cabin

For the teenager overwhelmed by the climate crisis and the crushing weight of high school expectations, seeking a place

Cover of Bad Call

Stephen Wallenfels

What began as a simple camping trip in Yosemite National Park spiraling into a terrifying fight for survival after a ser

Cover of You vs the World: The Bear Grylls Guide to Never Giving Up

You vs the World: The Bear Grylls Guide to Never Giving Up

For the child facing a new challenge or feeling discouraged, Bear Grylls shares survival-tested wisdom to help them buil

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Cover of Can You Survive the Jungle?

You Choose: Survival

Can You Survive the Jungle?

Matt Doeden

Every choice matters in this high-stakes trek through the rainforest where you decide how to survive the wild.

Ages 8–12

Cover of To Sunset and Beyond

To Sunset and Beyond

A thick fog settles over the English moors, leaving a young boy lost and his community reeling as they search for a way

Cover of Take Your Pick of Survival Situations

Blazers: Survival Situations

Take Your Pick of Survival Situations

For the adventurous child who wants to know exactly what to do when things go wrong, this interactive guide teaches life

Cover of The Edge

Peak Marcello #2

For the reader seeking to test their limits, this high-stakes adventure explores the grit and courage required to surviv

Cover of Night of the Howling Dogs

Night of the Howling Dogs

Graham Salisbury

For the child who thrives in the outdoors or feels like an outsider in their group. This survival story explores finding

Cover of The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild

Stolen from his home and sold into the harsh life of an Alaskan sled dog, Buck must find his footing in the wild during

Cover of Abandon Ship!

True Survival #1

Michael J. Tougias, Alison O'Leary

For the young adventurer fascinated by how ordinary people survive the impossible through grit and teamwork in the face

Cover of Wild Hike

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Jake Maddox, Chris Kreie

Nick loves the woods, but his jock cousins won't stop teasing him or ignoring his safety warnings—until a camping trip t

Cover of The Maestro

Tim Wynne-Jones

Fourteen-year-old Burl runs away from his father and finds a remote cabin where an eccentric genius helps him see a diff

Cover of Jack & Charlie Boys of the Bush

Jack & Charlie Boys of the Bush

For the child who thrives in the outdoors, this real-life adventure follows two brothers as they navigate the rugged Nor

Cover of Daring Avalanche Rescues

Daring Avalanche Rescues

For the child fascinated by nature's power and the heroes who brave the elements. This high-interest guide blends thrill

Cover of Brian's Return

Brian's Saga #4

For the teen who feels out of place in the modern world or struggles with the noise of daily life and yearns for the qui

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My Side of the Mountain #2

On the Far Side of the Mountain

Jean Craighead George

Sam and his sister Alice race against a corrupt ranger to rescue their beloved peregrine falcon from being sold to the h

Cover of Flight of the Hawk

Gary Paulsen's World of Adventure #4

Flight of the Hawk

For the child who thrives on self-reliance and outdoor exploration. This fast-paced adventure shows how specialized know

Cover of The Curse of the Viking Grave

Lost in the Barrens #2

The Curse of the Viking Grave

Deep in the Canadian north, three friends discover a hidden tomb of Viking relics, sparking a dangerous journey of survi

Cover of Stay Dead

For the teen who loves high-stakes puzzles and stories of survival. Milan must outrun assassins and the elements to expo

Cover of Nation

Terry Pratchett

For the young reader wrestling with big questions about faith and science after a loss, or anyone searching for their pl

Cover of Wolf Brother

Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1

Twelve-year-old Torak is left alone in a prehistoric forest, forced to survive with only a wolf cub by his side.

Cover of Desperate Measures

Stranded: Shadow Island #3

Desperate Measures

Jeff Probst, Chris Tebbetts

For the child who thrives on high stakes and survival stories, this adventure explores what happens when siblings must r

Cover of Distress Signal

Distress Signal

Mary E. Lambert

For the child navigating a changing friendship who needs to see how teamwork and grit can turn a scary situation into a

Cover of Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions

Fighting to Survive

Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions

For the child fascinated by extreme challenges, these gripping true accounts of polar explorers show what it takes to su

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