Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

Pedro Menendez sailed to Florida on his flagship, the San Pelayo, named after a knight who had successfully defeated the Spanish Moors 850 years earlier. There were twenty cabin boys on board the San Pelayo. Ship boys or cabin boys were from ages eleven...

A moving story of one boy's growing-up years in post-war 1940s Singapore as he grapples with separation, loss and what it truly means to be a hero. Seven-year-old Ying Xiong looks forward to a better life in post-war Singapore after the Japanese troops' surrender...

Colin the Crab, a hardworking handyman, lives by a beautiful river. He often fixes Ms. Catfish's old villa, which would fall apart without his repairs.Norma the Newt and Sally the Starfish constantly need Colin's help too. On top of that, a hungry fish family...

There's a blue crow who doesn't know anyone like him. At times he feels terribly lonely."Luckily in my home valley there are blue flowers, blue butterflies and a blue sky," he ponders. The blue crow feels even sadder when the new neighbors, black crows,...

The Bobbsey Twins at School is a story about the four siblings as they transition from the fun of a summer vacation to the excitement of a new school year. The adventure begins with an unexpected detour when a circus train derails, bringing new...

The Bobbsey Twins At Meadow Brook is a lighthearted children's story that explores family bonds and the excitement of adventure. It highlights the joy of childhood innocence and the humorous moments that come with family dynamics. As the family embarks on a trip to...

Gary Gormley is the brightest boy in his school by far, but he's got two problems. The first is that he and his sick mother are very poor. The other is in the form of two school bullies called Nick and Dick, who are...

Princess Alexaria runs away from her home planet of Banora to avoid an arranged marriage, but accidentally crash-lands on planet Earth, where she is found by teenager Craig. The unlikely duo quickly became friends, but Earth turns out to be even more dangerous for...

An adventure set in Zimbabwe and South Africa.Never Mashamba's 12th birthday couldn't go worse. His father, the scientific genius Dr. Mashamba, is shot and wounded by poachers. But the criminals are really after the hybrid rhino calf Sipho, which his father crossbred against all...

Dr. Gainson Fan, a husband and father of two boys, Brandon and Christian Fan; is an Epidemiologist and the author of the fiction novel, "Skye Wasn't the Limit." Dr. Fan lives outside Orlando, Florida with his wife and their boys. Dr. Fan is a...

Twins Katrina and Alex normally live on a houseboat in London, but are spending the summer in Scotland while their mum, a brilliant musician, receives treatment. Aunt Clara is an artist, like Alex, and Uncle Archie is a forest ranger. Almost right away, the...

This is a story about friendship in a school in a deep forest. All the kids of the birds, beasts and insects come there to learn. Their teacher Sir Owl is the wisest of all the teachers in the world.That forest school is very...

Pop, pop, pop the dice to begin an exciting seek-and-find counting adventure! Are you ready to take on the pop-and-find counting challenge? Just choose a vehicle to seek, pop the dice, then find and count the picture in the busy scene. Once you've found...

Pop, pop, pop the dice to begin an exciting seek-and-find counting adventure! Are you ready to take on the pop-and-find counting challenge? Just choose an ocean animal to seek, pop the dice, then find and count the picture in the busy scene. Once you've...

Dog Danger is scaring the bunnies at the park. Will Super Cat be able to stop him?Join us on this exciting adventure as we find out if Super Cat will be able to stop Dog Danger and keep the bunnies safe!Author: Emma OliverISBN-10: 1805411462ISBN-13:...

Princess Grace is a normal girl with a normal life, besides the fact that she's royalty and her parents are the most powerful rulers in England. Everything was completely regular, that was until her 13th birthday party. That was the night everything changed, and...

There are some boys, who like to go fishing at an old jetty and exploring rock pools, when the tide is out. They like to bring home some fresh fish for their mother. Yet, they are in for a big surprise.Author: Alixe DiqueISBN-10: 1796005207ISBN-13:...

When Amanda and her friends encourage Rosie to try out for the school production, a 'green-eye monster' in the school tries to discourage Rosie and ultimately sabotage the show. So, Amanda and the Dolphin Squad make a plan to audition themselves in order to...

When Amanda returns to school after having a sick day, she finds fitting back into the friendship group tricker than she imagined. Amanda makes a plan, with the help of the Dolphin Squad, to go out of their way and include anyone. But when...

Amanda has picked her dress for the Year 3 BBQ and Disco. It's yellow with long sleeves and has pockets! Amanda is so excited to wear it, but when she discovers that Eve Kelly is going to wear the same dress, she calls on...

Violet always starts her adventures by catching a ride on a shooting star!To what area of the world will it bring her? She hangs on tight until her destination, where she is welcomed by a special local animal who is on a mission.In the...

A young boy tells of his Mama's needle and her spool of long white thread. She uses it to patch holes in the knees of his pants, bind scraps of cloth into quilts and stitch dreams into reality. When he has a magical dream...

This delightful and humorous story shows how, a small town finds themselves shocked when a moose and goose get off the bus at Nottingham Square. They find meaning of acceptance and love, not to judge others by size, or color.Author: Carol Ann StevensonISBN-10: 1665506458ISBN-13:...

Michael Richards may be a recent arrival to this town and fifth grade but he already knows three things: his new friend Wart is crazy, he needs to come up with the best Halloween costume of his life, and something strange is going on...

Something's fishy... It all goes into total chaos when fifteen-year-old Cathleen Sea falls through a portal to the legendary Camelot. At first, she is desperate to go home, but when she finds out that an evil wizard is on brink of conquering the whole...

Jerry and Bob, The Mighty Hunters: A Most Unusual DayNo purchase is necessary, all "Jerry and Bob" books will always be free to read online at https: //jerryandbob.com/BOOK ONE: Jerry is going to learn about God, Jesus, The Holy Ghost, Moses, Mary, Adam and...

Author J. R. Hathaway takes readers along on a journey around the globe in her children's adventure From Windmills to Waves. Hathaway shares the story of Gerard, an eleven-year-old Dutch boy who yearns to live the life of his father, sailing to exotic ports...

This is the story of Twinkle Bones a little boy made of bone who was born a long long time ago and lives in the Bone Head Kingdom which strange to say is located way up in the sky. When he was born the...

In reality, John Quinton Amos Johnson was just an eleven-year-old in the sixth grade at Alexis D. Human Junior High School who enjoyed sports, friends, and reading mystery novels. This is a story about a boy with a vivid imagination who lets onomatopoeia, or...

Life is a blast when you have your very own genie. But when Parker Quarry is shipped from sunny Los Angeles to live with relatives in a quiet New Hampshire college town and releases a 2,000 year-old jinn from an ancient canister "borrowed" from...

A little boy forgets to close his cupboard door one evening and comes face to face with the great and friendly monster Muncher Cruncher! There's a disguise, a run through the streets at night and... baking! Add to that a cheeky mouse and a...

Jerry Giraffe and Feather Bird have been besties for a long time. They met in the Mountain Zoo and have had many adventures together over the years. But now they're about to set out on an important mission. The Mountain Zoo is in need...

Every Sunday, Mike and Yvette could be found sitting on the porch listening to Pop recount stories of growing up near the Catahoula swamp. Tall tales of creatures that could only live in nightmares...an old hag with long, boney fingers, a tree that comes...

A teen girl unravels the mysteries of a secret society and their most dangerous invention in this adventure-swept romance set in Victorian London. When a fire consumes Meg's home, killing her parents and destroying both her fortune and her future, all she has left...

There's something pink on Plankton Beach. What Terry discovers is more important than possessions. This story is about love and friendship.Author: Barbara BryanISBN-10: 1432760092ISBN-13: 9781432760090Publisher: Outskirts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/28/2010Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d

The ultimate battle. The ultimate love. For the past two years, Jenn has lived and trained at Spain's Sacred Heart Academy Against the Cursed Ones. She is among the few who have pledged to defend humanity or die trying. But the vampires are gaining...

Author: Gary McKenzieISBN-10: 1414058373ISBN-13: 9781414058375Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/27/2004Pages: 236Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.02h x 6.14w x 0.57d

An enchanting story of the search for a lost cow, a quest that leads Keru to the home of the great giant aftermany exciting adventures.Author: Charity WaciumaISBN-10: 108803764XISBN-13: 9781088037645Publisher: Phoenix PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/12/2022Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.13d

80% of the proceeds of this book will be directed towards working with COVID-19 orphans in India."It was a test, you fool," she sneered, "to see if you would save your Connector. Yes, yes, I know he's not really your Connector. My father told...

Rafiq doesn't like growing up. The world seems to be a dangerous place, and there are too many tricky decisions to make for a small, ginger dog. He just wants to splash around in the deep, blue ocean and snooze in the sand.At least...

"Dick Hamilton's Touring Car: A Young Millionaire's Race For A Fortune" by Howard R. Garis is a classic adventure tale of automobile racing and youthful ambition. This engaging work of juvenile fiction follows a young millionaire as he embarks on a thrilling race, seeking...

"The Rover Boys at School" by Arthur M. Winfield offers a classic tale of adventure and school life, capturing the timeless experiences of boyhood. This juvenile fiction centers on brothers navigating the challenges and excitement of boarding school. Experience the camaraderie, rivalries, and escapades...

Step through our castle doors into a world of imagination! At long last, the Bethlehem Writers Group, known for its award-winning anthologies, has published a book especially for children. ONCE UPON A TIME is a collection of twenty-one sweet, funny, and yes, strange stories...

Book Description Not everyone in Rose's family is happy about the two Saudi Arabian police officers staying at Grandma's house. Nine-year-old Rose and grandma help the officers with English lessons and the officers share their culture and Islamic religion. The officers' kind ways and...

What do you do when your heart tells you one thing and your mother tells you "NO!"? Fourteen-year-old Meilin chooses to defy her mother and her uncle Zhu Bajie, and travels back in Time to the era of her father, the Monkey King, in...

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? What if you were a nocturnal Owl who was afraid of the dark and decided, with the help of your forest friends, you could conquer your fears and create more light in the world?"We need more...

A dog and a rabbit get lost in a bamboo forest and can't find their way home.Can three friends help the lost animals get home?Follow the adventure of the animals and their new friends as they find their way back.Author: Davin Luke and James...

Homeostasis-noun-ho' me o sta' sis-The tendency of a system to maintain internal stability due to the coordinated response of its parts to any situation tending to disturb its normal condition. Learning has never been this much fun. Come along with Nick and Jon on...

Author: Bill DoyleISBN-10: 0316057541ISBN-13: 9780316057547Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2006Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.42w x 0.39dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.9Point Value: 4Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 111422 / Trapped! the 2031 Journal of Otis Fitzmorgan

Disaster. Detention. Disappearing shoelaces? When Mia and Chip are involved, you can count on one thing-mayhem. From fake bandits during Fitness Week to wild cafeteria chaos, the duo's outrageous ideas always seem to spiral into school-wide spectacles. But this time, the mayhem is spreading-and...