Books Like Ash Road
Families who loved Ash Road by Ivan Southall often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Ash Road by Ivan Southall often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Ash Road is a gripping survival story about three fifteen-year-old boys who, on their first unsupervised holiday, accidentally start a massive bushfire in the Australian wilderness. Cut off from escape, they must protect themselves and two elderly men entrusted to their care from the raging inferno. The novel is praised for its unflinching realism, portraying the intense fear, frustration, and raw struggle for survival. It's an excellent choice for older elementary and middle school readers interested in adventure, responsibility, and the power of nature.
