Discover books similar to "Hatchet"

Lois Lowry

The Giver

In a world with no poverty, crime, or sickness, twelve-year-old Jonas is chosen to be the community's Receiver of Memories. As Jonas uncovers the truth about the community, he must decide whether to reveal it to everyone or keep the secret. Like Hatchet, this book deals with survival and self-discovery, but in a dystopian society.

Gary Paulsen

Brian's Winter

In this sequel to Hatchet, Brian is forced to survive a harsh Canadian winter after his plane crashes. He must use his skills and knowledge from the first book to stay alive in even more challenging circumstances. This book is a great choice for those who want to continue Brian's story and see how he handles a new set of obstacles.

Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Based on a true story, Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the tale of a young girl named Karana who is left alone on an island off the coast of California after her tribe leaves. She must learn to survive on her own, building shelter, finding food, and fending off wild animals. Like Hatchet, this book is about survival and resilience in the face of adversity.

Theodore Taylor

The Cay

After their ship is torpedoed during World War II, an elderly black man named Philip and a young white boy named Timothy are stranded on a small island in the Caribbean. Philip, who was blinded in the explosion, must teach Timothy how to survive while Timothy learns to see the world through Philip's eyes. This book is a great choice for those who enjoyed the survival aspects of Hatchet and want to explore issues of race and prejudice.

Jean Craighead George

My Side of the Mountain

Twelve-year-old Sam Gribley runs away from his crowded New York City apartment to live in the Catskill Mountains. With only a penknife, a ball of string, and a flute, Sam learns to live off the land and build a shelter in a hollow tree. Like Hatchet, this book is about the joys and challenges of living in the wilderness and learning to be self-sufficient.

Elizabeth George Speare

The Sign of the Beaver

After his family leaves him alone to guard their new home in the wilderness, twelve-year-old Matt is befriended by an Indian boy named Attean. Together, they learn to hunt, fish, and survive in the wilderness. But when Attean's tribe threatens to attack the settlers, Matt must choose between his loyalty to his new friend and his duty to his family. This book is a great choice for those who enjoyed the wilderness survival aspects of Hatchet and want to explore Native American culture.

Jean Craighead George

Julie of the Wolves

Thirteen-year-old Julie flees her abusive husband in Alaska and becomes lost in the wilderness. With only her knowledge of Eskimo lore and the help of a wolf pack, she must learn to survive in the harsh Arctic environment. This book is a great choice for those who enjoyed the wilderness survival aspects of Hatchet and want to explore Native American culture and the relationship between humans and animals.

Jack London

Call of the Wild

Buck, a pampered dog, is stolen from his home in California and sold to dog sledders in the Yukon. As he adapts to the harsh climate and learns to survive in the wild, Buck becomes a leader and a fighter. This book is a classic of wilderness literature and a great choice for those who enjoyed the survival aspects of Hatchet and want to explore the relationship between humans and animals.

Gary Paulsen

The Winter Room

In this quiet, introspective novel, two brothers, Eldon and Roy, spend the long winter months in their family's farmhouse in rural Minnesota. As they help their grandfather with the chores and listen to his stories, they learn about life, love, and the importance of family. This book is a great choice for those who enjoyed the wilderness setting of Hatchet but want to explore more emotional and psychological themes.

Rodman Philbrick

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

Twelve-year-old Homer P. Figg runs away from his cruel brother in the midst of the Civil War to find their father, who has been sold into slavery. Along the way, he encounters all manner of strange and wonderful characters, from soldiers and spies to circus performers and thieves. This book is a great choice for those who enjoyed the adventure and excitement of Hatchet and want to explore American history.