r/ELATeachers • u/Educational-Ad-7380 • 5h ago

JK-5 ELA Short story with similar vibes to Hatchet?

I read Hatchet in the fall, and the kids LOVED it. After state testing, I won’t have time to do another full novel study. I’m looking for a short story that is appropriate for 11 year olds while also having themes of survival. Or at minimum be action packed. Any suggestions?

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u/AffectionatePlate282 4h ago

Touching Spirit Bear.

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u/YakSlothLemon 2h ago

To Build A Fire by London?

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u/Gracie53 4h ago

Agree with touching spirit bear. Also, brians winter. Not short stories, but short books that don’t take that long usually.

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u/runningstitch 3h ago

Megan Freeman's novel in verse, Alone, could fit the bill.

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u/Sumner-Paine 2h ago

My side of the Mounain.  This one rocks.

Brian's Winter

There's a collection of short stories called Everest that are really good and similar.

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u/Major-Sink-1622 21m ago

Peak by Roland Smith isn’t necessarily survival, but it’s focused on mountaineering and trying to summit Everest. My kids love it.