Discover books similar to "Camp X" series

Jean Craighead George

My Side of the Mountain

Follow Sam Gribley, a thirteen-year-old boy who runs away from his crowded New York City apartment to live in the Catskill Mountains. This Newbery Honor book shares the same themes of self-reliance and adventure as Camp X.

Theodore Taylor

The Cay

After a shipwreck during World War II, an eleven-year-old boy named Phillip is stranded on a small island with a wise old West Indian named Timothy. Readers who enjoy the survival and character development aspects of Camp X will appreciate this timeless classic.

Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen years on San Nicolas Island, this Newbery Medal-winning novel shares the same themes of survival, resilience, and self-discovery as Camp X.

Gary Paulsen

Brian's Winter

In this sequel to Hatchet, Brian must face the challenges of a harsh Canadian winter after his plane crashes. Fans of Camp X will enjoy the continued focus on survival skills and resourcefulness in the wilderness.

Gary Paulsen

Hatchet

After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson must rely on his wits and survival skills to stay alive in the Canadian wilderness. This Newbery Honor book shares the same thrilling outdoor adventure themes as Camp X.

Elizabeth George Speare

The Sign of the Beaver

Left alone to guard his family's wilderness home in eighteenth-century Maine, twelve-year-old Matt must learn to survive and earn the respect of the local Native Americans. Fans of Camp X will enjoy the historical setting and survival elements.