Books Like Borrowed Time
Families who loved Borrowed Time by Greg Leitich Smith 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 Borrowed Time by Greg Leitich Smith often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is seeking a high-stakes adventure that reinforces the power of sibling bonds and teamwork. While the surface is filled with prehistoric danger, the heart of the story focuses on how we protect the people we love when everything goes wrong. It is a perfect choice for middle grade readers who need to see that even under immense pressure, they can rely on their family and their own problem-solving skills. The story follows siblings Max and Emma as they travel back to the Cretaceous Era to rescue their brother, Kyle. Beyond the pulse-pounding encounters with dinosaurs, the book explores the responsibility we feel toward our family members and the resilience required to survive in an alien environment. It is a fast-paced, secular adventure that balances scientific curiosity with genuine emotional stakes, making it an excellent bridge for kids who love both action movies and heartfelt stories about growing up.
