Wilderness Hacks

Wilderness Hacks by Joslin Brorsen is a middle-grade survival novel about two kids, the cocky YouTuber Rad and the cautious Sadie, who are forced to cooperate to survive after their scripted rafting trip goes wrong, exploring themes of grief, family, and friendship with dual narration. Published in March 2026, it's compared to Hatchet and Survivor, featuring high-stakes adventure, humor, and emotional depth as the characters navigate predators, find shelter, and deal with personal loss, including Sadie's father and Rad's absent dad.