Books like 60 Days Sailing and survival adventures for readers 10 and up

Three children, a catamaran they built themselves, and the whole New South Wales coast between them and safety.

Readers who loved Swallows and Amazons

Arthur Ransome’s series: children sailing their own boat, trusted with real responsibility.

In 60 Days, Isaac, Esmé and Ernest set out in Tane Nui, the catamaran they built themselves, with real seamanship along the way — bar crossings, standing waves, reefing and navigation.

Readers who loved Tomorrow When the War Began

John Marsden’s story of Australian teenagers surviving an invasion on their own.

In 60 Days, three children are chased at sea, captured and escape, with the whole New South Wales coast between them and safety — children maintaining their values against all odds.

Readers who loved We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea

Arthur Ransome’s story of children carried out to sea in a yacht who have to sail her through on their own.

Readers who loved Kensuke’s Kingdom

Michael Morpurgo’s story of a boy lost overboard from his family’s yacht, surviving on an island.

Readers who loved Hatchet

Gary Paulsen’s story of a boy surviving alone in the wilderness with very little to help him.

Readers who loved The Explorer

Katherine Rundell’s story of children surviving in the Amazon after their plane comes down.

Readers who loved Storm Boy

Colin Thiele’s story of a boy, a pelican and the wild Coorong coast of South Australia.

Start the voyage

Or start with Book One: Evacuate South – Go North. See all the books, or 60 Days as a gift.