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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain (1876)
★3.73(965)
Like 'The Bears of Blue River', this book captures the spirit of boyhood adventures in a historical American setting.
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The bears of Blue River
by Charles Major (1901)
★5.00(1 ratings)
This story is set in the 1820's in Indiana. Balser and his family live on the frontier. This book tells of his adventures with friends, hunting, animal friends, and dangers. (We are only on chapter 6 so maybe someone has a better description.)
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The Swiss Family Robinson
by Johann David Wyss (1812)
★3.32(116)
Similar to 'The Bears of Blue River', this story details resourceful survival and adventure in a natural, challenging environment.
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The Call of the Wild
by Jack London (1903)
★3.70(605)
Echoing 'The Bears of Blue River', this book explores intense human-animal encounters and the harsh realities of the wild.
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The Jungle Book
by Rudyard Kipling (1847)
★3.64(157)
Like 'The Bears of Blue River', this book features adventures in a wild setting with a focus on animal life and survival.
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My Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George (1959)
★4.02(122)
This book shares 'The Bears of Blue River's' love for nature and adventure, focusing on a young person's self-reliance in the wild.
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