Children's Book Suggestions | Survival Stories 2025

Some of our favorite survival stories for readers in grades 3-7 published in 2024 and early 2025, most of which are great readalikes for I Survived. For more survival stories, both fiction and nonfiction, browse the online catalog. Survival guides and true stories can be found in Children's Nonfiction under number 613.69.

Updated April 17, 2025
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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Just keep walking
Downing, Erin Soderberg
Paper Book
A USA Today Bestseller! A #1 MIBA Bestseller! Wild meets Gilmore Girls on the trail in this indie bestselling story of resilience and the healing and restorative power of the nature from bestselling author Erin Soderberg Downing "A...

Children's Fiction (Grades 3-5)

A wolf called Fire
Parry, Rosanne
Paper Book
The stand-alone companion to Rosanne Parry's New York Times bestseller A Wolf Called Wander tells the wilderness survival story of the wolf pup known as Warm and is illustrated in black and white throughout. This Voice of the Wilderness Novel features extensive back matter,...

Children's Fiction (Grades 3-5)

Lost at Windy River : a true story of survival
Rathgeber, Trina
Paper Book
★"Colorful illustrations in classic comic-book style help readers explore the challenging landscape. An excellent choice for a book report and good addition to a children's nonfiction collection." -- School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review It takes courage and bravery to survive...

Children's Graphic Novel (Grades 3-5)

Away
Freeman, Megan E.
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this "solid and engrossing" (Booklist) companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs. ...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)

One wrong step
Nielsen, Jennifer A.
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a brand-new, spine-tingling adventure about two kids and their fight for survival on the unforgiving trails of Mount Everest. Jennifer Nielsen's storytelling climbs to new heights in this epic about loss, letting go, and...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)

The last dragon on Mars
Reintgen, Scott
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! "Nail-biting action scenes, relatable characters, and a fantastic new take on dragons...a thrilling ride!" --A.F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of the Skandar series A boy living on Mars unexpectedly...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)

The other side of tomorrow
Cho, Tina
Paper Book
Booklist Editor's Choice of 2024: Books for Youth School Library Journal Best Book of 2024 Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2024 A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Perfect for fans of Illegal and When Stars Are Scattered, this poignant and moving...

Young Teen Graphic Novel (Grades 5-7)

Fatal forecast : an incredible true tale of disaster and survival at sea
Tougias, Mike
Audiobook

Children's Nonfiction (Age 9-14)


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