Outdoor Books for Young Boys

[skibum]

Hi guys - looking for some advice on novel type outdoor books that I can read to my 5 & 7 year old boys. (not something for them to read). I currently have read the Jungle Book novel to them a couple of times. I was thinking along the lines of Where the Red Fern Grows -

Just thought some of you might have a couple good suggestions that I would never have thought of.

Thanks in advance

[Gumsehwah]

Read them "Lost in the Barrens."

[Rackem]

My Side of the Mountain Jean Craighead George

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mysideofmntn-734420_2049.jpg

Banner in the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/114096.James_Ramsey_Ullman)

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[Rackem]

Hatchet (http://www.amazon.com/Hatchet-Gary-Paulsen/dp/1416936475/ref=cm_lmf_tit_10) by Gary Paulsen

Cabin on Trouble Lake by Jean Van Leeuwen

Call of the Wild, or White Fang, Jack London

[Rackem]

Swiss Family Robinson, Treasure Island,

Two Little Savages (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1282886.Two_Little_Savages)
by Ernest Thompson Seton (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/31707.Ernest_Thompson_Seton) I LOVED this book as a child, but you will have to discuss the racist, sexist stuff as it is an old book lol...

[Rackem]

This book is one of the foundational books that shaped my mind as a child --Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden. I loved this book so much, and the message it gave. Two little savages was another such book, and Stirling North's Rascal....about a pet raccoon...

[Rackem]

The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Graeham

Riki Tiki Tavi, Just so Stories, Rudyard Kipling

Any books by Rohld Dahl, although not strictly outdoor adventure, they are so funny they will make you pee..

[Rackem]

The Little House on the Prairie series...

The Swallows and Amazons series by Arthur Ransome...

[GoodPartner]

Big Red (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123170.Big_Red) ...

[Rackem]

Yes I enjoyed Big Red too, and on the theme of dog books...The Incredible Journey...

I also really enjoyed Tuck Everlasting...

[Gumsehwah]

Also, try "The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" series by Michelle Paver.

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/5366-chronicles-of-ancient-darkness-wolf-brother-book-review

My son was hooked right away.

[Tuffguy]

Saltwater Summer and Starbuck Valley Winter by Roderick Haig Brown

[ElliotMoose]

As mentioned above, Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain are two exceptional reads. I remember planning my escape to the wilderness after I first read them!!

[Weatherby Fan]

Not exactly what your looking for but Tracks and Trailcraft by Ellsworth Jaeger this is more of a how to and information book but is a good book for lads of all ages.

[RBH]

Hatchet (http://www.amazon.com/Hatchet-Gary-Paulsen/dp/1416936475/ref=cm_lmf_tit_10) by Gary Paulsen

Cabin on Trouble Lake by Jean Van Leeuwen

Call of the Wild, or White Fang, Jack London

I haven't read Cabin on Trouble Lake but both of the other books are excellent. Hatchet is very well known and well regarded. (My wife is a youth librarian and I have it on good authority from her.) Also, if you are going on a car trip, you can get some of these titles in audio form and it is a great way to fill some time while driving. You will all enjoy the story! If you are looking for other suggestions, ask your local librarian, especially if you have a youth department at the library.

[adriaticum]

Tarzan is the best

[beeker]

As mentioned above, Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain are two exceptional reads. I remember planning my escape to the wilderness after I first read them!!

x2! Hatchet is a tough one to put down once you get started

[Beachcomber]

Consider 'The dangerous book for boys' by Conn Iggulden. It is rammed with outdoor activities and projects like building crossbows, skinning rabbits and navigating by the stars. Also lots of great historical facts and adventures of the politically incorrect sort (imperialists, wars etc) that often get overlooked today but are more fun than reading about Ghandi.

[CRS]

My son, (10) LOVED "Wild Life" by Cynthia DeFelice A boy, rescued dog become a new hunting team.....he wouldn't put it down...

[skuntor]

Another vote for My Side of the Mountain Not nature, but Treasure Island ​is great.

[basscanada]

Anything by Jim Kjelgaard! Loved his books as a kid - read every one I could get my hands on! If I ever have kids I will do my best to let them read them all ! I seem to recall Snow Dog, Forest Patrol and Fire-hunter were all excellent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Kjelgaard

[quaint bucket]

subscribing because I have a little one of my own who will be growing up for story time soon.

[Dutch]

Jim Corbett ,my life in India and when they get a bit older maneaters of Kumaon ,great hunting and humour ...

[Sealgair]

Robert Service the Bard of the Yukon! his poems are awesome reading. My son loved em.. He is 24 now. Waiting for my grandson to get older

[misinformation]

I'm not sure if it was previously mentioned but I really enjoyed owls in the family
X2 Lost in the barrens

[xfactor]

Wifie picked up a bunch of books by Jim Kjelgaard yesterday that the local library was throwing out. The big red, irish red series, etc.. I grew up reading these, what a score! I can literally say these books sparked my interest in upland bird hunting...those that know me can attest to my passion in dogs and game bird hunting. Great find!

[Rhyno]

Sent ya a pm....think I have one for you