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Survival & Wilderness Chapter Books

Survival fiction in chapter books is the genre at its most gripping. Building shelters, finding food, the psychological weight of being alone in the wild. These 1,720 books are for the reader who wants to test themselves alongside the character.

1,720 books

Cover of The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce

My Name Is America #17

The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce

An indentured servant boy records the harrowing voyage of the Mayflower and the grueling labor required to build a new c

Cover of Hear the Wind Blow

Hear the Wind Blow

Mary Downing Hahn

With their home in ashes, a thirteen-year-old boy and his sister trek across Virginia during the final, desperate days o

Cover of Death on the River of Doubt Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure

Death on the River of Doubt Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure

Samantha Seiple

For the child who thrives on high stakes and real-life grit, this survival story proves that history can be even more pu

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Surrounded by Sharks

Michael Northrop

Thirteen-year-old Davey slips out for an early morning swim in Florida, but a quiet vacation morning quickly turns into

Ages 10–14

Cover of Long Claws: An Arctic Adventure

Canadian Arctic Adventures #5

Long Claws: An Arctic Adventure

For children ready to bravely face challenges, this arctic adventure follows an animal's journey of survival against the

Cover of Whiteout

Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

For children learning to navigate unexpected challenges or find courage in difficult conditions, this story offers a gli

Cover of Storm Shelter

For the child who feels anxious about storms or natural disasters. This graphic novel helps kids process the fear of eme

Cover of Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

After straying from his wagon home, Rama the golden-earringed cat must navigate the dangers of wharves and forests on a

Cover of The Tale of Rescue

The Tale of Rescue

Michael J. Rosen

For children who love stories of brave animals and the quiet power of the natural world, this lyrical tale explores the

Cover of The Burning Shadow

Gods and Warriors #2

The Burning Shadow

For the child who thrives on high stakes and survival, this Bronze Age adventure explores the grit and loyalty needed to

Cover of On the Long Trail Home

On the Long Trail Home

Elisabeth J. Stewart

Two Cherokee siblings flee the forced march of the Trail of Tears to begin a dangerous trek back to the mountains they c

Cover of The Fox Hole

Ten-year-old Ken faces a suspenseful solo journey to his relatives, only to become trapped in a dangerous, abandoned gol

Cover of Spirit Wolf

Wolves of the Beyond #5

Volcanoes erupt and earthquakes shatter the land, forcing Faolan and his pack to flee across the Beyond in search of a l

Cover of Trouble River

A handmade raft becomes a desperate lifeline when a young boy and his grandmother must flee their prairie cabin to escap

Cover of The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

Learn about the specialized oxygen gear, survival techniques, and treacherous terrain required to reach the highest poin

Cover of Bound for Home

Meika Hashimoto

For the child who fears being separated from family, this high stakes journey through the wild validates their anxiety w

Cover of Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse

Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse

Darcy Whitecrow, Heather M. O'Connor

For the child who loves animals and wants to see how a small group of determined people can stand up for what is right t

Cover of Glacial Chase

Space Scouts #1

For children fascinated by extreme environments and thrilling escapes, this chapter book delivers an exciting tale of su

Cover of Wild Bird

For the child grappling with the heaviness of the world, this historical odyssey explores finding hope and a new sense o

Cover of Polar Adventures

Usborne True Stories

Polar Adventures

For the curious explorer who wonders how far human grit can go. These gripping true accounts show how real people surviv

Cover of Could You Survive the Cretaceous Period?

Could You Survive the Cretaceous Period?

For the dinosaur lover who enjoys being in the driver's seat, this interactive adventure lets kids make life-or-death ch

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Amazing Animal Movers

Kings of the Mountains

Rebecca Rissman

For the child fascinated by extreme nature, this book explores how mountain goats master the world's most dangerous peak

Cover of Tales of Real Heroism

Usborne True Stories

Tales of Real Heroism

For the child who loves tales of adventure and needs to see that real-life courage often means persevering through the m

Cover of Surviving the Santa Fe Trail

This or That? History Edition #3

Surviving the Santa Fe Trail

For the child curious about history and real-life survival. This book explores how pioneers braved the elements and unce

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Young Adult(315)Middle Grade(165)Graphic Novels(110)Picture Books(30)Early Readers(14)Poetry(8)

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