Discover books similar to "Kidnapped" series

Elizabeth George Speare

The Sign of the Beaver

Left alone to guard his family's wilderness home in eighteenth-century Maine, a young boy named Matt befriends an Indian chief's son. This Newbery Honor Book shares similar themes with Kidnapped, such as survival, adventure, and the forging of unlikely friendships.

Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Based on a true story, Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the tale of a young Native American girl who survives alone on an island for years. This gripping adventure novel, like Kidnapped, highlights the themes of survival, resilience, and self-reliance.

Rodman Philbrick

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg

Join Homer, a quick-witted orphan, in his adventures across the Civil War-era America, as he tries to find his brother and reunite his family. This book, like Kidnapped by Gordon Korman, features a young protagonist who faces numerous challenges and learns about resilience and resourcefulness.

Johann David Wyss

The Swiss Family Robinson

After being shipwrecked on a deserted island, a Swiss family must work together to build a new life. This classic adventure novel shares similar themes with Kidnapped, such as survival, exploration, and the importance of family bonds.

Theodore Taylor

The Cay

After a shipwreck, a young boy named Phillip is stranded on a small island with a wise old man from the Caribbean. This gripping survival story, like Kidnapped, explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of friendship.

George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

When a country cricket named Chester ends up in New York City's Times Square, he befriends a streetwise cat and a mouse. This heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure, like Kidnapped, shows the importance of resourcefulness and adaptability in unfamiliar environments.

Gary Paulsen

Brian's Winter

In this sequel to Hatchet, Brian returns to the wilderness and faces a harsh Canadian winter. This survival story, like Kidnapped, explores themes of resilience, self-reliance, and the power of human spirit.