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Books like Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A wholesome, fact-filled family adventure through the natural wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- adventurous
- curious
- outdoorsy
- bright
- 01
Where the lilies bloom
Vera Cleaver and Bill Cleaver
A poignant, grounded tale of fierce determination and sibling loyalty set against the rugged backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains.
- 02
The Over-Mountain Man
Emma Goldrick · 1986
A delightfully chaotic vintage romance where a stranded traveler and a grumpy local find unexpected warmth in the rustic Smoky Mountains.
- 03
Ashen winter
Mike Mullin
A tense, ash-choked journey through a fractured world where survival demands everything.
- 04
Vacation Under the Volcano
Mary Pope Osborne
A breathless race against time through the ash-choked streets of an ancient city, fueled by sibling teamwork and the magic of history.
- 05
Escaping the giant wave
Peg Kehret
A breathless, high-stakes race against nature that tests the limits of a young boy's courage.
- 06
Julie and the Eagles
Megan McDonald
An earnest, uplifting journey into wildlife rescue that empowers young readers to become stewards of the earth.
- 07
Save our park trees
Barbara Adams
A gentle, educational stroll through the urban canopy that inspires young readers to appreciate the green spaces in their own neighborhoods.
- 08
I survived the attack of the grizzlies, 1967
Lauren Tarshis
A heart-pounding wilderness survival tale that intertwines the sudden terror of a predator attack with the quiet ache of a family processing loss.
- 09
Ashfall
Mike Mullin
A desperate, ash-choked trek through a ruined world where survival means abandoning the old rules.
- 10
Flat Stanley goes camping
Jeff Brown
A cheerful, outdoorsy adventure that turns a boy's insecurities about being different into a celebration of his unique abilities.
- 11
Snuggle Mountain
Lindsey Lane
A cozy, imaginative romp that turns the simple act of waking up parents into a delightful morning adventure.
- 12
Peak
Roland Smith
A breathless, freezing ascent into the clouds that tests the limits of human endurance and the true meaning of family.
