10 Books That Are Like Hatchet

Embark on a wild journey beyond Hatchet. Discover 10 books brimming with survival, adventure, and nature’s raw spirit. These thrilling tales echo the courage and resilience that fans of Hatchet will love.

1

Brian’s Winter — Gary Paulsen

Experience survival facing a harsher winter. This alternate journey deepens the rugged spirit and challenges of the wild.

2

Island of the Blue Dolphins — Scott O'Dell 

A solitary castaway’s tale of endurance and connection with a remote island, where solitude unveils nature’s mysterious beauty.

3

My Side of the Mountain — Jean Craighead George

Embrace a self-reliant adventure where a young soul learns nature’s secrets, living harmoniously with the wilderness.

4

The River — Gary Paulsen

Follow an intense survival story that mirrors resilience, with every challenge transforming the path through untamed waters.

5

Julie of the Wolves — Jean Craighead George

Journey into the Arctic as a brave girl discovers courage and forges unexpected bonds with the wild’s majestic creatures.

6

The Sign of the Beaver — Elizabeth George Speare  

A heartfelt tale of trust, survival, and the bridging of cultures in an unforgiving wilderness where every moment tests the spirit.

7

The Cay — Theodore Taylor

Experience a gripping fight against isolation and raging storms—a story where hope and courage light the darkest seas.

8

The Call of the Wild — Jack London

Embark on an epic adventure. Feel nature’s primal call as a canine spirit is awakened amid the harsh expanses of the Yukon.

9

White Fang — Jack London

Witness the untamed life of a half-wolf, half-dog as nature clashes with civilization, forging an enduring wild spirit.

10

Lost in the Barrens — Farley Mowat

A gripping tale set in the Canadian wild, where raw challenges and self-reliance reveal the true essence of survival.