7 must-read survival books like Escape from the Twin Towers (Ranger in Time #11) by Kate Messner

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Escape from the Twin Towers (Ranger in Time #11)

By: Kate Messner

4.43

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, travels to New York Ci…

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Cover of I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 (I Survived, #8) by Lauren Tarshis

1. I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 (I Survived, #8)

By: Lauren Tarshis

4.19

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

The disaster felt around the world . . .Visiting his dad's hometown in Japan four months after his … read more

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  • survival
  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Ellie's Story (A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales) by W. Bruce Cameron

2. Ellie's Story (A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales)

By: W. Bruce Cameron

4.35

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Ellie's Story is a heartwarming illustrated novel adapted for young readers from the beloved and Ne… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • dogs
  • fiction
Cover of Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona, #6) by Beverly Cleary

3. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona, #6)

By: Beverly Cleary

4.10

Format: 190 pages, Paperback

Mr. Quimby's going to college, Mrs. Quimby's going to work. Now that Ramona is eight, she can go t… read more

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  • middle grade
  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Ramona required accuracy from books as well as people."

-Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona, #6)

"Grown-ups often forgot that no child likes to be ordered to be nice to another child."

-Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona, #6)

"Willa Jean did not feel she was beautiful because she was a healthy child. She felt beautiful like a grown-up lady on TV."

-Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona, #6)

"For the first time, Ramona began to doubt that her father was the best artist in the whole world. This thought made her feel sad..."

-Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona, #6)

Cover of Island of Silence (Unwanteds, #2) by Lisa McMann

4. Island of Silence (Unwanteds, #2)

By: Lisa McMann

4.30

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

Second book in the middle grade dystopian fantasy series, Unwanteds. The battle is over. The mag… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"I want to tell you a story, Alex." Alex nibbled on his bottom lip, waiting. Wondering now if Mr. Today really understood that Alex was turning him down. "Simber." The old mage said. Alex automaticall…"

-Lisa McMann, Island of Silence (Unwanteds, #2)

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5. A Boy Called Bat (A Boy Called Bat, #1)

By: Charles Santoso , Elana K. Arnold

4.07

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises — some of them good, so… read more

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  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • fiction
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6. The Bronze Bow

By: Elizabeth George Speare

4.01

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. –from the Song of David (2 Sa… read more

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  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
"the demons that make a person afraid are the hardest to cast out."

-Elizabeth George Speare, The Bronze Bow

"It is the hate that is the enemy. Not men. Hate does not die with killing. It only springs up a hundredfold. The only thing stronger than hate is love."

-Elizabeth George Speare, The Bronze Bow

Cover of The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1) by Lauren Tarshis, Scott Dawson, Georgina Ball

7. The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1)

By: Lauren Tarshis , Scott Dawson , Georgina Ball

5.00

Format: 303 pages, Hardcover

The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this new fictional series! In … read more

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  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Surprise at Yorktown (Imagination Station #15) by Nancy I. Sanders, Marianne Hering

8. Surprise at Yorktown (Imagination Station #15)

By: Nancy I. Sanders , Marianne Hering

3.98

Format: 480 pages,

Travel two centuries back in time to the final battle of the American Revolution at Yorktown, Virgi… read more

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  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • time travel
  • historical
  • historical fiction
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9. Island of Fire (Unwanteds, #3)

By: Lisa McMann

3.37

Format: None pages, Hardcover

The fate of Artime is at stake - and an unlikely alliance could redeem it - in book three in the Ne… read more

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  • middle grade
  • fiction
Cover of The Canary Caper (A to Z Mysteries, #3) by Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney

10. The Canary Caper (A to Z Mysteries, #3)

By: Ron Roy , John Steven Gurney

3.90

Format: 205 pages, Paperback

C is for Canary...Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent call from Mrs. Davis. Her canary is missi… read more

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  • middle grade
  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen

11. Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee

By: Chris Van Dusen

3.39

Format: 414 pages, Paperback

With enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fu… read more

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  • animals
  • childrens
  • dogs
Cover of The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes, Louis Slobodkin

12. The Hundred Dresses

By: Eleanor Estes , Louis Slobodkin

4.11

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

This Newbery Honor classic, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist, is a beautifully written tribute t… read more

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  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction

13. The Candymakers (The Candymakers, #1)

By: Wendy Mass

4.21

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Four children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to find the tastiest confection… read more

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14. Goldie (The Puppy Place, #1)

By: Ellen Miles

3.91

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anyth… read more

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15. Bubbles and Boo (The Puppy Place #44)

By: Ellen Miles

4.62

Format: 290 pages, Paperback

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love a… read more

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16. The Attacks of September 11th, 2001 (I Survived, #6)

By: Lauren Tarshis

2.60

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. A powerful addition to the… read more

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17. Upside-Down Magic (Upside-Down Magic, #1)

By: Emily Jenkins , Sarah Mlynowski , Lauren Myracle

4.35

Format: None pages, Hardcover

From New York Timesbestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins comes the… read more

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18. I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23)

By: Lauren Tarshis

4.04

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lau… read more

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  • survival
  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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19. If I Was a Horse

By: Sophie Blackall

3.79

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more

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  • animals
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Karen's Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #1) by Katy Farina

20. Karen's Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #1)

By: Katy Farina

3.97

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

A fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little s… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001: The Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novels #4) by Lauren Tarshis

21. I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001: The Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novels #4)

By: Lauren Tarshis

4.38

Format: 158 pages, Paperback

A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Attacks of Septe… read more

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  • survival
  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Wild River (The Wild, #2) by Rodman Philbrick

22. Wild River (The Wild, #2)

By: Rodman Philbrick

3.96

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep on the first night of a white water rafting trip, when he's awoken b… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived, #19) by Lauren Tarshis

23. I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived, #19)

By: Lauren Tarshis

4.06

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

100 years ago, a killer wave of molasses struck a crowded Boston neighborhood. Discover the story o… read more

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  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Karen's Roller Skates (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #2) by Katy Farina

24. Karen's Roller Skates (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #2)

By: Katy Farina

4.30

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

It's going to be a great weekend! Karen has new roller skates and is a very good skater. She's look… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Lily to the Rescue (Lily to the Rescue! #1) by W. Bruce Cameron

25. Lily to the Rescue (Lily to the Rescue! #1)

By: W. Bruce Cameron

4.22

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

An irresistible chapter book series from the New York Times bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose P… read more

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  • animals
  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 (I Survived, #16) by Lauren Tarshis

26. I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 (I Survived, #16)

By: Lauren Tarshis

4.17

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the Children's Blizzard of 1888 in this latest installmen… read more

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  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: The Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novels #3) by Lauren Tarshis

27. I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944: The Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novels #3)

By: Lauren Tarshis

4.28

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

A graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's novel. In a Jewish ghetto, Max Rosen and his sister,… read more

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  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
Cover of Tea for Two (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #9) by Melody Mews

28. Tea for Two (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #9)

By: Melody Mews

4.35

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Itty prepares a royal tea party for her best friend, Luna Unicorn, in this ninth Itty Bitty Princes… read more

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  • chapter books
  • childrens
Cover of Zig & Zag (The Puppy Place #64) by Ellen Miles

29. Zig & Zag (The Puppy Place #64)

By: Ellen Miles

4.31

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Charles and Lizzie Peterson love pup… read more

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Cover of Escape from the Twin Towers (Ranger in Time #11) by Kate Messner

30. Escape from the Twin Towers (Ranger in Time #11)

By: Kate Messner

4.43

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, travels to New York Ci… read more

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  • chapter books
  • childrens
  • time travel
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • dogs
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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31. The Abandoned Puppy

By: Holly Webb

4.34

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

A brand new tale in the Animal Stories series from best-selling author, Holly Webb. The Abandoned P… read more

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  • animals
  • fiction
  • childrens

22 Top fiction books like Escape from the Twin Towers (Ranger in Time #11) by Kate Messner

Transform Your Habits

I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 (I Survived, #8)

Lauren Tarshis

4.19

Transform Your Habits

Ellie's Story (A Dog's Purpose Puppy Tales)

W. Bruce Cameron

4.35

Transform Your Habits

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona, #6)

Beverly Cleary

4.10

Transform Your Habits

Island of Silence (Unwanteds, #2)

Lisa McMann

4.30

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Tigers at Twilight (Magic Tree House, #19)

Mary Pope Osborne , Salvatore Murdocca , OSBORNE MARY

3.92

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Viking Ships at Sunrise (Magic Tree House, #15)

Mary Pope Osborne , Salvatore Murdocca

3.89

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The Fenway Foul-Up (Ballpark Mysteries, #1)

David A. Kelly , Mark Meyers

4.03

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Polar Bears Past Bedtime (Magic Tree House, #12)

Mary Pope Osborne , Salvatore Murdocca

3.93

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