Books About Plane Crashes

The Best Plane Crashes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about plane crashes? 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 9 Favorite Books About Plane Crashes

Hatchet
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1987

Hatchet

By Gary Paulsen · Book #1 in the Brian's Saga series

A boy survives a plane crash and must endure the wilderness with only a hatchet.

Newbery Honor (1988)
186 pages· 42,458 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 466,516 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Brian faces the ultimate test of survival after a plane crash leaves him stranded in the Canadian wilderness. With only a hatchet and his wits, he must learn to fend for himself. As he battles nature's challenges, Brian discovers resilience and courage he never knew he had. Can he overcome the wild and his inner turmoil to find a way back to civilization? This gripping tale of endurance and self-discovery will keep you on the edge of your seat.
A Warp in Time
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

A Warp in Time

By Jude Watson · Book #3 in the Horizon series

Survival turns perilous when kids discover they're not alone in the rift.

208 pages· 38,634 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 640 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: After a plane crash in the Arctic, Molly and Yoshi face monsters and unexpected allies. As they navigate the rift's dangers, they encounter other stranded kids. Can they trust these new arrivals, or do they pose a greater threat? With survival at stake, alliances are tested and secrets unravel. Will they find a way out, or are they trapped forever in this icy wilderness?
Brian's Hunt
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2003

Brian's Hunt

By Gary Paulsen · Book #5 in the Brian's Saga series

A wounded dog leads Brian on a perilous journey into the unknown wilderness.

103 pages· 21,910 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 14,858 ratings
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Summary: Brian Robeson, seasoned by the wild, discovers a wounded dog while camping alone. Sensing danger, he fears for his Cree friends to the north. With the dog as his companion, Brian embarks on a tense journey, driven by instinct and a growing unease. What threat lurks in the wilderness, and can Brian uncover the truth before it's too late? This gripping adventure explores the bond between man and nature, and the mysterious ties between humans and animals.
Brian's Winter
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1996

Brian's Winter

By Gary Paulsen · Book #3 in the Brian's Saga series

What if Brian faced the wilderness alone through winter's deadly grip?

133 pages· 32,147 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 36,350 ratings
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Summary: Brian Robeson, stranded in the Canadian wilderness, must now confront his greatest challenge yet: surviving a brutal winter. With only his hatchet and wits, can he endure nature's harshest test? As the temperature drops, Brian's survival skills are pushed to their limits. Will he find the strength to overcome the relentless cold, or will winter claim him? This gripping tale of resilience and courage explores what happens when a boy faces the ultimate adventure alone. Discover the thrilling continuation of Brian's journey and the fierce battle against the elements that could change everything.
Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands

By Geronimo Stilton · Book #18 in the Geronimo Stilton series

A reluctant adventurer faces ghosts and treasure on a desert island.

111 pages· 9,177 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 2,919 ratings
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Summary: Geronimo Stilton, a travel-averse mouse, is dragged by his sister Thea into a thrilling hunt for haunted pirate treasure on a mysterious desert island. As they navigate spooky legends and hidden dangers, will Geronimo overcome his fears and uncover the truth behind the ghostly tales? Join this fast-paced adventure filled with unexpected twists and lively illustrations that captivate young readers.
Lost in the Amazon
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Lost in the Amazon

Book #3 in the Lost series

A teen survives a plane crash in the jungle. Can she escape alive?

176 pages· 24,221 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 397 ratings
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Summary: Seventeen-year-old Juliane Koepcke survives a plane crash, finding herself alone in the vast, treacherous Peruvian jungle. Injured and isolated, she faces a daunting fight for survival. Can she overcome the wild and find her way back to civilization, or will the jungle claim her as its own? As she battles the elements and her own fears, every step could be her last. The jungle holds secrets, and Juliane must unravel them to make it out alive. Her journey is a testament to resilience and the will to survive against all odds.
The River
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1991

The River

By Gary Paulsen · Book #2 in the Brian's Saga series

A storm leaves Brian racing against time to save an unconscious companion in the wilderness.

176 pages· 28,308 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 34,195 ratings
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Summary: Two years after surviving alone in the wilderness, Brian Robeson returns with government psychologist Derek Holtzer. When a storm leaves Derek unconscious, Brian must navigate a treacherous river to save him. Can he build a raft and guide them to safety, or will the wilderness claim them both? The stakes are higher than ever as Brian faces nature's fury once more.
Fighting to Survive Airplane Crashes
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$3545
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

Fighting to Survive Airplane Crashes

By Sean McCollum · Fighting to Survive series

Survive the skies: true tales of airplane disasters.

64 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 13 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Explore gripping true stories of pilots and passengers who faced life-threatening airplane disasters. When a 'mayday' call echoes, survival instincts kick in. How did they defy the odds and live to tell the tale?
Survival
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$858
Chapter Book · 2014

Survival

By Henry Brook · Discovery Adventures series

Master survival skills for extreme conditions.

80 pages· 7,393 words
4.4 Goodreads · 9 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Discover essential survival techniques through vivid illustrations and real-life stories. Learn to navigate, make fire, and escape danger in the wildest places on Earth. Will you survive?
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