Terry Lynn Johnson books

Terry Lynn Johnson is a Canadian author who writes adventure and survival stories for middle-grade readers, drawing on her experience as a musher and park ranger.

Standalone Novels

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Dogsled Dreams 2011 Buy
Ice Dogs 2014 Buy
Falcon Wild 2017 Buy
Sled Dog School 2019 Buy
Dog Driven 2019 Buy
Rescue at Lake Wild 2021 Buy

Survivor Diaries Reading Order

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Overboard! 2017 Buy
Avalanche! 2018 Buy
Lost! 2018 Buy
Dust Storm! 2018 Buy

Terry Lynn Johnson writes adventure books for kids that are grounded in real outdoor experience. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked as a park ranger in Ontario and spent years training and racing sled dogs. That background shows up clearly in novels like Ice Dogs and Dog Driven, where the details of mushing, weather, and wilderness navigation come from firsthand knowledge rather than research alone.

Her Survivor Diaries series takes a different approach, presenting short, fast-paced survival scenarios for younger readers. Each book drops kids into a crisis situation, whether it is a boating accident, an avalanche, or a dust storm, and follows them as they figure out how to stay alive. The books include real survival tips alongside the fiction.

Johnson’s standalone novels tend to be longer and more character-driven. Falcon Wild follows a girl who lies about her age to join a falconry program, while Rescue at Lake Wild involves kids trying to save injured animals in secret. Across all her work, Johnson writes about kids who are active, resourceful, and comfortable outdoors, reflecting her own life in northern Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Terry Lynn Johnson written?

Terry Lynn Johnson has written ten books across two series.

What was Terry Lynn Johnson's first book?

Terry Lynn Johnson’s first book is Dogsled Dreams, published in 2011.

Does Terry Lynn Johnson have real-life outdoor experience?

Yes. Terry Lynn Johnson has worked as a park ranger and raised and trained over 40 sled dogs. Her hands-on experience with dog mushing, wilderness survival, and wildlife directly informs the realism of her books.

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