Books Like The Invisible Wild
Families who loved The Invisible Wild by Nikki Van De Car 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 The Invisible Wild by Nikki Van De Car 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 teen is grappling with their place in the world or feeling a disconnect between their modern life and their family's heritage. It is a beautiful choice for young people who feel a deep, perhaps unexplainable, pull toward nature and are looking for stories that honor indigenous wisdom without being stuck in the past. The story follows sixteen-year-old Emma as she encounters a mysterious boy and rediscovers a hidden, spiritual dimension of Hawaii she once visited as a child. Through Emma's journey to protect the legendary Menehune people, the novel explores themes of environmental justice, the impact of tourism, and the vital importance of self-identification. It treats the transition from childhood wonder to adolescent responsibility with grace and a touch of romance. Parents will appreciate the way it balances lush, sensory fantasy with starkly realistic conversations about how we treat the land and its original inhabitants, making it a hopeful guide for teens seeking to reclaim their own histories.
