If you got lost in the woods, and there were no breadcrumbs to follow, what would you do? What three things would you wish for if you were marooned on an island? Have you ever read I Survived books and wondered what you would do in those situations?
Survival stories are full of thrilling action and adventure. They let us experience danger safely contained between the pages. We can put ourselves in the characters' shoes. Imagine our actions in the face of bad weather, natural disasters or even zombies!
Some people love doing survival challenges in extreme environments. Maybe you dream of exploring jungles and deserts and oceans one day! Like all Reading Challenge categories, you can pick any book that you think fits the theme, fiction or nonfiction. What do you think, are real survival tales more exciting and inspiring?
How I Survived Four Nights on the Ice by Serapio Ittusardjuat and Matthew K. Hoddy
Serapio's snowmobile broke down on a trip back from a fishing camp. Trapped on the Arctic sea ice, he used traditional skills and knowledge to survive.
It's the End of the World and I'm in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds
Just Eddie's luck: the power goes out while he's doing laundry. Now he's stuck in his swim trunks and flip-flops. But he has bigger problems, as he soon discovers with a few other neighbourhood kids: they might be the only people left... in the world.
Maker Comics: Survive in the Outdoors! by Mike Lawrence
Sophia and Alonso go on a wilderness adventure with their grandpa. They learn about first aid, campfire safety, how to build a shelter, and more!
Northwind by Gary Paulsen
When a deadly plague strikes his village, Leif flees in a canoe. He paddles north, facing bears, whirlpool and currents, and other obstacles. The final novel from the author of Hatchet.
Surviving the Wild: Rainbow the Koala by Remy Lai
It's time for Rainbow to be independent! That means facing other koalas, finding water during a drought, and escaping brushfires. Includes facts about Australian wildlife and animal rescue!