# Books like The Call of the Wild

**10** books similar to *The Call of the Wild* by Jack London (Adventure · 1120L · grades 6–10), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** survival, nature vs. civilization, instinct, adaptation, the wild
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## Similar books

- [Hatchet](https://readinglist.school/book/hatchet) by Gary Paulsen _(1020L · Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of survival, both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, and same genre (Adventure).
- [Cryptid Hunters](https://readinglist.school/book/cryptid-hunters) by Roland Smith _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of survival, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [The River](https://readinglist.school/book/the-river) by Gary Paulsen _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of survival, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [Two Degrees](https://readinglist.school/book/two-degrees) by Alan Gratz _(Grades 5–8)_ — Shares themes of survival, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (5–8).
- [The Hunger Games](https://readinglist.school/book/the-hunger-games) by Suzanne Collins _(810L · Grades 6–9)_ — Shares themes of survival, both on the Common Core State Standards (ELA) list, and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Alabama Moon](https://readinglist.school/book/alabama-moon) by Watt Key _(Grades 6–8)_ — Same genre (Adventure) and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Freak the Mighty](https://readinglist.school/book/freak-the-mighty) by W. R. Philbrick _(Grades 6–9)_ — Same genre (Adventure) and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Run, Hide, Fight Back](https://readinglist.school/book/run-hide-fight-back) by April Henry _(Grades 6–9)_ — Same genre (Adventure) and overlapping grades (6–9).
- [Sparrow Hawk Red](https://readinglist.school/book/sparrow-hawk-red) by Ben Mikaelsen _(Grades 6–8)_ — Same genre (Adventure) and overlapping grades (6–8).
- [Downriver](https://readinglist.school/book/downriver) by Will Hobbs _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of survival, same genre (Adventure), and overlapping grades (9–12).

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