The Cay

Wild River

Survivors: The Empty City

Boston Jane: Wilderness Days

Endling

Survival Scout: Lost in the Mountains

The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 1–5 Illustrated: a collection of unofficial Minecraft books

Bradley Baker and the Pyramids of Blood (Amazing Adventures of Bradley Baker)

In 'The Lake at the End of the World' by Caroline MacDonald, two protagonists, Hector and Diana, navigate a post-apocalyptic world. Hector lives underground in a disused subway with a group of elders, believing they are the last humans on Earth. Diana, on the other hand, lives above ground, where a catastrophe has poisoned the land and water, making it uninhabitable for most life forms. Despite the desolation, Diana's father has taught her how to survive in this harsh environment. Their paths cross when Hector ventures to the surface and meets Diana. Together, they confront the challenges of their world, exploring themes of survival, hope, and the human spirit's resilience. As they journey through the desolate landscape, they learn from each other and work to uncover the truth about the state of the world, seeking a way to heal the damage and restore life to the planet.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

The Cay

Theodore Taylor, 1969

Wild River

P.J. Petersen, 2009

Survivors: The Empty City

Erin Hunter, 2014

Boston Jane: Wilderness Days

Jennifer L. Holm, 2002

Endling

Applegate Katherine, Max Kostenko, 2022

Survival Scout: Lost in the Mountains

Maxwell Eaton Iii, 2023

The Legend of Dave the Villager Books 1–5 Illustrated: a collection of unofficial Minecraft books

Dave Villager, 2021

Bradley Baker and the Pyramids of Blood (Amazing Adventures of Bradley Baker)

David Lawrence Jones, 2012