Survival books for kids
Award winning
Never Say Nether: Secrets of an Overworld Survivor, #4
Greyson Mann, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with exciting Minecraft-inspired adventures.
Boosts problem-solving through thrilling survival challenges.
Encourages resilience and creativity in young readers.
Supports development of strategic thinking skills.
Never Say Nether: Secrets of an Overworld Survivor, #4
Greyson Mann, 2017
Award winning
The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters display teamwork, resilience, and resourcefulness.
Encourages technological interest and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Quest for the Techno Artifact
Gary R. Gray Jr., 2023
Tardigrades (Earth's Smallest Superheroes (Real-Life Reads))
Ruth Owen, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting facts about Earth’s toughest creature.
Supports STEM learning with real experiments.
Promotes curiosity and observation skills.
Inspires respect for even tiny life-forms.
Tardigrades (Earth's Smallest Superheroes (Real-Life Reads))
Ruth Owen, 2025
Award winning
Shizue's Path
Mark Sakamoto, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience and perseverance through engaging narrative.
Enhances emotional understanding and empathy in young readers.
Stimulates curiosity and exploration with rich cultural settings.
Promotes literacy and language skills effectively.
Shizue's Path
Mark Sakamoto, 2023
Award winning
Lost in a Desert (Stranded! Testing the Limits of Survival)
Meish Goldish, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging survival storyline enhances problem-solving skills.
Characters demonstrate resilience, fostering emotional development.
Promotes critical thinking and resourcefulness.
Ideal for boosting literacy and comprehension abilities.
Lost in a Desert (Stranded! Testing the Limits of Survival)
Meish Goldish, 2014
Award winning
Minecraft Young Readers: Survival Mode
Mojang, Nick Eliopulos, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enhances critical thinking and creativity.
Illustrations captivate and stimulate young readers' imaginations.
Teaches resilience and resource management effectively.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.
Minecraft Young Readers: Survival Mode
Mojang, Nick Eliopulos, 2021
Award winning
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark
Glenda Millard, 2009
240 pages
Why to read
Explores survival through a poignant, captivating narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse circumstances.
Strengthens resilience and adaptability in young readers.
Supports emotional growth through relatable character experiences.
A Small Free Kiss in the Dark
Glenda Millard, 2009
Award winning
The Only Living Boy #5: To Save a Shattered World
David Gallaher, 2017
72 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline enhances engagement and curiosity.
Characters exemplify resilience and teamwork.
Stimulates problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Supports development of empathy and emotional intelligence.
