Books About Feral Children

The Best Feral Children Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about feral children? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Feral Children

Wild
Sale price
$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013

Wild

A wild child meets civilization. Can they coexist?

32 pages· 122 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 1,898 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A girl raised by nature is captured by peculiar creatures resembling her, who live in a world of concrete devoid of green. As she navigates this strange civilization, can her wild spirit endure? Discover a tale of untamed freedom and the clash between nature and society.
The Jungle Book
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$379
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The Jungle Book

A boy raised by wolves must face a fierce tiger or leave the jungle forever.

124 pages· 17,489 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 3,828 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, spends his days climbing trees, eating honey and swimming in the jungle's pools. But the fierce tiger Shere Khan wants him gone, and Mowgli knows that one day he must fight him or leave the jungle for good. A retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic for young readers.
The Music of Dolphins
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1996

The Music of Dolphins

A girl raised by dolphins struggles to adapt to human life.

181 pages· 17,523 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 7,368 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Rescued from the sea, Mila, a girl raised by dolphins, faces the challenge of adapting to human society. As she learns language and social norms, she yearns for her oceanic home. Will Mila find her place among humans, or will the call of the sea prove too strong? Her journey explores the boundaries of identity and belonging, as she navigates a world filled with rules and betrayals, longing for the freedom and music of her dolphin family.
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