If Your 8-12 year-old loved Warriors into the Wild, they might also like…

• Guardians of Ga’Hoole

• Survivors

• A Wolf called Wonder

• Pax

These stories follow animal protagonists navigating survival, loyalty, and belonging, as they face danger, form bonds, and discover strength in the wild.

Here’s what they’re about

Warriors: Into the Wild

Rusty, a house cat, has always dreamed of life beyond his comfortable home. When he ventures into the forest, he discovers a hidden world of wild cat clans, each with its own rules, loyalties, and rivalries. Renamed Firepaw, he must prove himself as a warrior while uncovering secrets that threaten the balance of the clans. Packed with action, friendship, and survival, Into the Wild is a gripping introduction to a hugely popular series about courage, identity, and belonging in the natural world.

Guardians of Ga’Hoole

When young barn owl Soren is kidnapped and taken to a sinister academy, he soon realises the school is not what it seems. Alongside new friends, Soren must learn to trust his instincts and find a way to escape. As he begins a journey to discover his true purpose, he uncovers a wider conflict affecting the owl world. Rich in atmosphere and adventure, this story blends fantasy and nature, making it perfect for readers who enjoy animal heroes and epic journeys.

Survivors

After a devastating earthquake destroys the city, Lucky, a former house dog, is left to survive in a dangerous, unfamiliar world. As he navigates hunger, wild animals, and shifting alliances, Lucky must learn what it means to live by instinct while holding onto his sense of loyalty and belonging. Along the way, he encounters other dogs, each with their own struggles. Survivors is a gripping, emotional story about resilience, community, and finding your place in a changed world.

A Wolf Called Wander

Swift, a young wolf, is separated from his pack and forced to survive alone in the wilderness. Facing hunger, predators, and long distances, he must rely on instinct and courage to find a new home. Inspired by a real wolf’s journey, this story offers a vivid and immersive look at life in the wild. With accessible language and strong emotional pull, A Wolf Called Wander is perfect for readers who enjoy realistic animal adventures and themes of resilience and belonging.

Pax

When war forces Peter to release his beloved fox Pax into the wild, both are left to face uncertain futures. As Peter sets out on a dangerous journey to find Pax again, the fox must learn how to survive without him. Told from both perspectives, the story explores loyalty, loss, and the deep connection between humans and animals. Quietly powerful and beautifully written, Pax is an emotional, thought-provoking story about love, resilience, and the meaning of home.