These are just a few of the suggestions I got but many were duplicates of
suggestions for books. I had already forwarded suggestions to her when I got
the request for the hit. Hope I didn't leave out any favorites.
_http://www.benmikaelsen.com/_ (http://www.benmikaelsen.com/)
WILD TIMOTHY by Gary Blackwood
THE MAZE (and other titles) by Will Hobbs
The Cay is much like Paulsen books. It is about a boy who gets stranded on
an island with one other person after world war II
I highly recommend Will Hobbs' books for survivalist adventures, and they
often have good mysteries woven into the stories as well. Some of his better
survival titles are:
DOWNRIVER
RIVER THUNDER
FAR NORTH
WILD MAN ISLAND
A Week in the Woods-Andrew Clements
Kensukes's Kingdom-? (not sure of the spelling of the title, and I don't
have the book handy for the author. Sorry)
Weasel-Cynthia DeFelice
Earthquake Terror-?
My Side of the Mountain-Jean Craighead George
Maniac Magee-Jerry Spinelli
He might enjoy books by Will Hobbs for wilderness survival.
There are also books about survival after some sort of wide-spread
poilitcal or medical disaster. Jennifer Armstron has a great series of
books about a group of children trying to survive in a world where all
the adults have died from a virus. The first book in the series is The
Kindling.
There is another book about teenagers who go on a camping trip and when
they return - a war has broken out and the adults in their lives are now
captives. The author is John Marsden. The first in the series is
"Tomorrow, when the war began".
There is s terrific story of a young boy who must get help for his
injured father after their small plane crashes on an African plain. It
is called "The place of lions." and is by Eric Campbell.
Iain Lawrence is another author that he might enjoy. The books are
historical - but have a strong survival component.
Timothy Taylor is another choice. I have not read his books - but they
have been popular for many years. The Cay is probably the most popular.
There is another book that comes to mind. I have a hard time selling it
to my students. I keep thinking that if I could just get one kid to
read it - it would take off. The book is by Nancy Farmer and it is
called "The Scorpion". Here is the description of the book from my
catalog: In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special
status as the young clone of El Patron, the 142-year-old leader of a
corrupt drug empire nestled between Mexico and the United States." To
tell you a bit more - Matt discovers why he recieves special attention
and he tries to escape. It is a real page turner, and should appeal to
those who like a survival theme.
Will Hobbs' books are very popular with 7th and 8th grade boys.
Also... Roland Smith -- Thunder Cave is wonderful and brings in an
international flare to the survival mix.
He'd probably like "Hill's End" about a group of kids who have to survive
when a storm wipes out their town & the adults aren't there (Ivan Southall).
And when I Googled to make sure I got the story right, it led straight to
"http://www.neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/library/bibsurv.htm" - "Survival
Stories."
If he doesn't need the adventure elements, "Dear Lola" is about six kids who
run away; from an orphanage as soon as one of them turns 18 and survive in
the 'real world
Will Hobbs and Ben Mikaelson (Touching Spirit Bear) are two that come
immediately to mind.
Will Hobbs books would be a great next steps. Also Pat McManus has some
great and very funny books that my Eagle Scout brother (although he's in his
50's - he's known as Peter Pan to the family) swears by.
Jeanna Dennis, LMS
Valley Elementary School
Pelham, Al
simon827@aol.com
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