10 Best Books Like Alone
If you loved Alone by Megan E. Freeman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Alone are:
- 1Bird & Squirrel on the Run by James Burks4.7
- 2Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! by James Burks4.8
- 3Wish by Barbara O'Connor4.7
- 4Dog Man Unleashed by Dav Pilkey4.8
- 5Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! by James Burks4.6
- 6City Spies by James Ponti4.7
- 7Potato Fireball by Dave Villager4.5
- 8Diary Of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney4.6
- 9Big Nate: From the Top by Lincoln Peirce4.6#1
- 10The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey4.6#1

When twelve-year-old Maddie wakes up from a secret sleepover, she discovers her entire Colorado town has been mysteriously evacuated—and she's been left completely alone. With no power, no communication, and only a Rottweiler named George for company, Maddie must learn to survive on her own while battling natural disasters, looters, and her greatest enemy of all: crushing loneliness.
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Detailed Recommendations

Big Nate: From the Top
Big Nate #1 (works standalone)by Lincoln Peirce
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a lighthearted and chaotic tone that will resonate with Alone fans.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants
A Long #1 (works standalone)by Dav Pilkey
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a silly and anarchic tone that will resonate with Alone fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Alone
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird & Squirrel on the Run📚 Series starter | James Burks | 4.7 | 2012 | 128 | Start a new series |
| Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! | James Burks | 4.8 | 2015 | 144 | Similar vibes |
| Wish | Barbara O'Connor | 4.7 | 2017 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| Dog Man Unleashed | Dav Pilkey | 4.8 | 2016 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! | James Burks | 4.6 | 2021 | 192 | Similar vibes |
| City Spies | James Ponti | 4.7 | 2021 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Potato Fireball | Dave Villager | 4.5 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Diary Of A Wimpy Kid | Jeff Kinney | 4.6 | 2012 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Big Nate: From the Top | Lincoln Peirce | 4.6 | 2011 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| The Adventures of Captain Underpants | Dav Pilkey | 4.6 | 1997 | 128 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Alone?
The most similar books to Alone are Bird & Squirrel on the Run, Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!, Wish.
What should I read after Alone?
After finishing Alone, readers most commonly pick up Bird & Squirrel on the Run next.
Who writes books like Megan E. Freeman?
Authors similar to Megan E. Freeman include Dav Pilkey, James Ponti, Lincoln Peirce, Barbara O'Connor, James Burks.
What genre is Alone?
Alone is a Middle Grade novel by Megan E. Freeman, published in 2022.
How long is Alone?
Alone is 416 pages long.
About Alone
A New York Times bestseller!Perfect for fans of Hatchet and the I Survived series, this harrowing middle grade debut novel in verse from a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet tells the story of a young girl who wakes up one day to find herself utterly alone in her small Colorado town.When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she ends up waking up to a nightmare. She’s alone-left behind in a town that has been mysteriously evacuated and abandoned.With no one to rely on, no power, and no working phone lines or internet access, Maddie slowly learns to survive on her own. Her only companions are a Rottweiler named George and all the books she can read. After a rough start, Maddie learns to trust her own ingenuity and invents clever ways to survive in a place that has been deserted and forgotten.As months pass, she escapes natural disasters, looters, and wild animals. But Maddie’s most formidable enemy is the crushing loneliness she faces every day. Can Maddie’s stubborn will to survive carry her through the most frightening experience of her life?







