Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

"Dear children," says the stepmother to her stepson and daughter. A wicked thought has been growing like a poisonous plant within her. "The two of you must go to my grandmother who lives in the forest, and do everything she wants you to ....

"The Ethan Sparks Adventure books are fun, engaging stories for young readers. They are wild rides to some of the greatest sites of archaeology " -Dr.Gary Stickel, "The real-life Indiana Jones"(London Times) On assignment for The Young Explorer magazine, Ethan Sparks is in Mexico...

Zack Newton lives during the interesting times of the 1930's. He hangs out with up-beat neighborhood friends and wards off the threats from an older boy. Does Zack's luck change after he finds a four-leaf clover key ring? It would seem so. On that...

Story by Maryanne Wainman Illustrated by Jess Koehn Lawrence is a quiet, unassuming hedgehog, whose only dream in life is to "soar high above the tree tops." One magical, starry night the little hedgehog's dream comes true; this experience changes his life, and the...

Terry Trackhoe is the smallest digger on the construction site and he makes mischief with mud. He and his forklift friends annoy the fearsome Bullydozer who threatens revenge. After working for months to install a water reclamation pipe, the whole crew is tired and...

Spy dog detective, Secret Agent 00K9, is on a mission to recover a missing dog collar belong to Furrywood poodle actress Tinky Bigmoore.Equipped with the very latest in spy gadgets from TerrierDyne, the International Animal Spy Headquarters. Follow along with 00K9 as hetraces the...

When a frightened and abused horse escapes and ends up on the Henshaw farm, begging Nonna and her friends to help him rescue two other horses, they simply can't refuse. The Tomturs never leave animals to suffer. But the human on that farm is...

Kidnapped? A 16 year-old farm boy abducted from his neighbor's house in broad daylight? No, this hideous crime couldn't happen in peaceful rural Indiana! A man's corpse is found in his dilapidated house. Counterfeit money, stolen paintings, secret coded messages and international intrigue during...

The moment Ethan Sparks arrives in Cairo, his trusty gut warns him he's landed in danger Big Time The thirteen-year-old investigative journalist for The Young Explorer magazine is covering one of the biggest archaeological events of the year. Over three hundred of the world's...

The moment Ethan Sparks arrives in Cairo, his trusty gut warns him he's landed in danger Big Time The thirteen-year-old investigative journalist for The Young Explorer magazine is covering one of the biggest archaeological events of the year. Over three hundred of the world's...

Thirteen-year-old William Constant and his two younger sisters, Mary and Alice, have come to ancient, mysterious Golden House in Wales for the holidays. Their lives will never be the same once they enter the Magician's House -- and discover their destiny. All that glitters......

Returning to the Golden House and discovering that it is not the same place it once was, William, Mary, and Alice travel back in time to find the Magician and put a stop to Morden's evil power. Something terrible is happening at the Golden...

A boy named Joshua is not happy at all with moving away to a new neighborhood in the city. Upon discovering a magic book in the new house, Joshua and his little sister Emily are magically transported to a world built on hundreds of...

Author: Diane Petro LosiewiczISBN-10: 1441547460ISBN-13: 9781441547460Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/29/2009Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08d

Author: Tracey J. HayesISBN-10: 1441520503ISBN-13: 9781441520500Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2009Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

Ten-year-old Carrie O'Connor has lots of questions. Where does her mother, a famous New York children's writer, find ideas for her best-selling Michael Madigan series? Why does her father, a busy surgeon, sometimes spend more time curing people than caring for her? How would...

Pirates, treasures, storms, shipwrecks, and magic are all ingredients of Rover Rob's Tales: The Life of a Pirate Dog with Grace O' Malley, the Irish Sea Queen by children's author Yaelle Byrd. In this rollicking tale of the famous picaroon and Irish clan Chieftain,...

When riots erupt in downtown Washington, D.C., only one person can stop them . . . WONDER WOMAN But as she controls the crazy crowd, the super hero is suddenly caught off guard by an even bigger problem. DEVESTATION, the shape-shifting super-villain, is out...

Brandi Sherman wrote The Sweetest Dreams bedtime story to encourage her son and other children to have sweet dreams and sleep in their own bed.Author: Brandi ShermanISBN-10: 1432799762ISBN-13: 9781432799762Publisher: Outskirts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2013Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Mikey Sanchez is an 11 year old 5th grader from the inner city. Like most kids his age, he looks forward to summer vacation. However, he had no idea this summer would be one he would never forget. While spending time at his Aunt...

The first day of school is a big day Going to school means meeting new people, making new friends, and learning fun and interesting new things. Christopher Lee is a little nervous about going on the big yellow bus to a school he's never...

A Tale of Adventure and Friendship. Brian's summer is ruined. His father's construction work is forcing the family to spend the summer at the New Jersey shore. Normally, a vacation at the Jersey shore would be a good thing, but not now, not for...

Eleven-year-old Adam and his best friend, Anna, think life is pretty boring in their small seaside town--until Adam begins having strange dreams, and pets start disappearing all over town. Soon Adam and Anna, together with their new friends Bill and Iris, are involved in...

Jenny Fortella is a student at Brownsville Middle School, she doesn't have many friends except for her little brother whose name is Johnny. Her mother is appallingly abusive towards her which leads Jenny to many misfortunes. She meets a girl named Marina who becomes...

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Now, see here, Mr. Swift, you may think it all a sort of dream, and imagine that I don't...

Now even the youngest readers can enjoy the fun and inspirational tale of The Schmooney. Join the Schmooney in his heroic adventure of self discovery. Author: Bob ShumakerISBN-10: 1420852191ISBN-13: 9781420852196Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/17/2005Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.42w x 0.15d

The story takes place at a privately owned airport in Maryland. Because of his father's sudden death, John must take responsibility for himself. Through his work at the airport, and his love of aviation, he finds a home, friends, and achieves his goal of...

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. Ria the pirate is using a terrifying monkey-Beast to destroy the forests of Makai. She wants the timber to build a...

Author: Helen GordonISBN-10: 1398414662ISBN-13: 9781398414662Publisher: Austin MacauleyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2021Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.05d

A tiny dragon hatches from a discarded egg in the snowy wastes of Greenland. He calls himself Flash. His first quest is to find his mother. An Arctic Fox offers his friendship, which at times is greatly tested. Flash is also challenged by the...

Lola is the smartest eight-year-old she herself has ever met. With her sharp mind, she approaches every situation logically and analyses the facts before making any decisions. Sometimes, she gets upset because some of the other kids make fun of her for being smart....

Purpose Piece is written from the perspective of young musician Joanie. Joanie is convinced that her triangle does not serve a big enough purpose in the symphony. She feels like she must be like everyone else to be a good musician. But with the...

Author: Denny B. MooreISBN-10: 1736457918ISBN-13: 9781736457917Publisher: Tyrtle IslandLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/03/2021Pages: 322Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d

Some dreams feel real. What if they were?Dream Knights: The Network is a children's adventure novel about controlling dreams and connecting fantasy with reality.Grant, a first grader in Winooski, Vermont, worries about his exhausted parents. When his classmate's father becomes ill, his concerns intensify.Meanwhile,...

Back in hardcover format after a 50-year absence -- now with bonus special pages!The Happy Hollisters and the Whistle-Pig Mystery (#28 in the Happy Hollisters series)While watching TV, Pete Hollister hears about a train robbery in New England. Masked bandits have stolen almost a...

How far would you go to save someone you loved?When Kit Morgan is arrested for "assaulting" a representative of one of the most powerful empires in the galaxy, his sister Charlotte decides to risk everything to get him back, but quickly, she finds that...

The ninja friends need a break and are ready to disappear! Will they go to the desert, the mountains, or stay close by?These adventurous ninjas are ready for their vacations. The old ninjas and some new have come together to enjoy all the fun...

Princess Kiera and the Sleepover is a book to help children overcome fears. Many children are afraid to spend the night away from home. This cute kid's book shows children it's okay to be afraid, and how to overcome those fears. Princess Kiera and...

Never Give Up On Your Dreams!Lucy is a mermaid living under the sea, And she has a dream she just can't let be.She dreams of flying into space one day, To see the solar system and the Milky Way.Follow Lucy on her journey to...

A young boy and his Mom take a zany walk around their city neighborhood. They exercise their hearts and bodies in a dance of family love."The bond between mother and child make this a great book for one-on-one string; the generous visual scope and...

A charming 32 page children's story about a very vain moon who is so obsessed with admiring herself that she falls from the sky and lands on the Earth. A small boy who cannot sleep stumbles upon the moon who looks like a silver...

In "Joshua and Johnny Adventures in Ghana" Joshua, his family and Johnny visit Ghana to celebrate his grandmother's 100th birthday in Peki village. Grandma wants to give Joshua a sacred talking drum. But the Drummer man has taken the sacred drum into the city...

Join Noora, Maitha, and Alya on a thrilling adventure through the mountains of the United Arab Emirates! The two youngest siblings have always been too scared to go exploring, until they hear about a lack of honey in the area and set out to...

Gutsy is about a young cub who takes on an evil and villainous professor who is out to destroy the Berryville and its surrounding towns. Gutsy is told to stay away, but no matter how many times he tries to warn the town, they...

A child wakes up in a desert and finds the way back home with help from a special person. The illustrated children's book tells the story of the Jewish Festival of Sukkot The festival begins on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei...

Claudia just finished her freshman year and she's off to church camp with her friends.A giant oil company has accidentally spilled dangerous chemicals into the river upstream from the camp.Now the camp and the local community have no clean drinking water, wildlife is at...

Twelve-year-old Lonny can stop death in its tracks. But there's a price to pay for his magic. Each time he saves a life, he must sacrifice years of his own. In order to keep his power a secret, he's always stayed away from the...

This is a children's picture book about a small propeller plane that dreams of being a different type of airplane. Prop wants to fly on military missions. One day, he is chosen for a mission, even though he is not a military plane! Will...

Mouse's first try at getting to the moon has failed. This time, instead of making fun of Mouse, Bird becomes his top helper. What will happen if the rocket they are building doesn't make it to the moon? Can either of them come up...

This tale for young children details the magic and fantasy of the Tooth Fairy and how they look after each and every child's tooth. It shows some of the magical uses for fallen-out teeth and encourages each and every child to look after their...