Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

In a future United States under the power of a charismatic leader, everyone gets the Mark at age thirteen. The Mark lets citizen shop, go to school, and even get medical care--but without it, you're on your own. Few refuse to get the Mark....

A young lad awakens on an island, alone and brutally injured, with no memory of his past.Captain Declan Ross searched for riches that will free him and his headstrong daughter, Anne, from the piracy business forever . . . Bartholomew Thorne, an infamously ruthless...

It is fall and juicy things are growing in Mr. Putter's backyard--apples, tomatoes, and pears. Mr. Putter dreams of all the juicy things he loves to eat, but most of all, he dreams of pear jelly. There's only one problem--cranky legs keep him from...

Moving to Elko, Nevada, as part of the Witness Security Program, Jack Osborne becomes Zach and is piecing together a new life when he finds himself in danger again--and this time his action could determine the fates of everyone he cares about.Author: Roland SmithISBN-10:...

When Little Jane Allison Crocodile is kidnapped by the Bad Guy's Big Bad Brother from Louisiana, Bill and his bird buddy Pete head to the rescue. But Pete gets caught by the Rich Lady and it's up to Bill to save the day. Kids...

The character of Peter Pan first came to life in the stories J. M. Barrie told to five brothers -- three of whom were named Peter, John, and Michael. Peter Pan is considered one of the greatest children's stories of all time and continues...

Nancy's best friends, Bess and George, may never speak to each other again. It all started because Bess wanted to jump rope. She asked George to hold on to her beautiful heart-shaped locket. George put it in her book bag to keep it safe....

In this seventh installment in the Just Grace series, any day now Grace's best friend in the whole world, Mimi, is going to be getting a brand-new sister. Grace is really excited, plus nervous, plus worried, plus happy all mixed together. But both Grace...

This treasured selection from Meet Mr. andMrs. Green is now a stand-alone GreenLight Reader. Level 2 readers will enjoyhiking along with the Greens as they followpicture clues and a round about trail toa camp-out spot in their own backyardAuthor: Keith BakerISBN-10: 0547745591ISBN-13: 9780547745596Publisher: Clarion...

Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur held court with his gallant Knights of the Round Table. Poor Givret, who is easily the shortest man at court, bears the brunt of their jokes. But what he lacks in stature, Givret makes...

The quest continues The Nacht, the evil dragon that threatens to destroy both the Dreaming and the Waking World, is growing stronger, and twelve-year-old Tom Elm is the champion the Dreaming has chosen to defeat it. Along with Roderick the raccoon, Percival Bone and...

With Jurassic World Dominion roaring into theaters June 10, 2022, you can relive the excitement of the blockbuster film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom inside the pages of this full-color poster book! Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World Dominion will be released in theaters...

For fans of Hatchet and Island of the Blue Dolphins comes Theodore Taylor's classic bestseller and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award winner, The Cay. Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Cura軋o. War has always been a game to him, and...

Having a pen pal is exciting One September evening, Gregory ties an index card with his name and address on it to the string of a silver helium balloon and lets it go from his window, into the city sky. Three weeks later, an...

Brimming with mystery and treasure, this action-packed tale sends a boy in need of luck and girl in need of a friend on an adventure that will change their lives forever. Meet George, the third Lord of Devonshire and the unluckiest boy in London....

Homer thought that being inducted as a member of the treasure hunting society L.O.S.T. would be the key to finding pirate Rumpold Smeller's missing fortune. But when Homer's sworn enemy, Lorelei, forms an evil organization called FOUND, Homer and Dog face an impossible decision:...

Check out the laugh-inducing, phobia-reducing final book in the School of Fear trilogy! Is school out forever at the School of Fear? A nosy reporter is planning a scandalous expose on eccentric Mrs. Wellington and her unorthodox teaching methods, and the news is sure...

Between the pages of this book lies the secret to the best-tasting chocolate in all the world. I promise, your taste buds will tingle. Your palette will sing Oh no, have I accidentally tempted you to read this book? I will warn you, however,...

Have no fear! The frightened foursome are back in this this wickedly funny and phobia-inducing sequel to School of Fear! Everyone is (still) afraid of something... Madeleine Masterson is deathly afraid of bugs, especially spiders; Theodore Bartholomew is petrified of dying; Lulu Punchalower is...

Middle-school readers ages 8-12 can experience a story of action and adventure in Candy Bombers, book 1 in the Wall Trilogy series that presents historically accurate fiction which brings the past to life in a kid-friendly way. Cousins Erich and Katarina find themselves trapped...

When their life raft at last comes to ground, Jim, Peggy, and bossy Ralph rejoice. But this island is not like the world they left behind. The entire island is filled with miniature villages, roads, even cities with skyscrapers. The kids would love to...

To give Nita a vacation from magic, Nita's parents pack her off for a month-long stay with her eccentric aunt in Ireland. But Ireland is even more steeped in magical doings than the United States, and Nita soon finds herself and a host of...

From Carolyn Haywood, author of the beloved Betsy series, here are four more classics for young readers. These adorable stories of childhood adventures are as fresh today as when they were written more than a half century ago. And now, thanks to dynamic new...

Jon Jeffers is the loneliest nine-year-old on earth. It's 1935, and he's stuck on a tiny rocky island off the coast of San Francisco with his mother and his lighthouse-keeper father. Jon longs for something more. If only he had a way to escape...

Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This new paper-over-board edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by R.W. Alley.If Paddington Bear learned anything from his Uncle...

Everybody's favourite all-action cat is back in the third instalment of the hilarious cat-superhero series, from award-winning author and queen of comedy, Jeanne Willis.When all the grown-ups disappear from the family funfair Supercat and his sidekick James suspect the evil Count Backwards is behind...

This is a story that I feel will inspire young people to not accept the limitations of their current circumstances, and to know and believe that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. It is also about the importance of never giving...

Faces of Heroes is a colorful storybook designed to help children understand the reason some people are wearing cloth face masks. The book depicts an inquisitive youngster named KC, who is curious about his parents wearing a face mask to work. He and his...

Zahra and The Missing Cat Amulet is an enchanting and fun Egyptian tale of mystery and adventure. Zahra, a brave and courageous cat learns that an ancient cat amulet necklace has gone missing from the Grand Cat Museum while strolling the banks of the...

Rosie is a little girl with big worries. Today is her sixth birthday, and she is having a party at the space museum with all her friends. She loves everything about space... but she cannot stop worrying about all of the things that might...

A loving mother explores life's hopes and dreams with her child in this poignant affirmation of love.Heartfelt storytelling paired with lush painterly illustrations depict a mother and child's special bond. A mother, with hopes and dreams of her own, avows that none compares to...

New York Times bestselling author Gregory Mone's Atlantis: The Accidental Invasion is the first in an adventure series that's perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Mr. Lemoncello's Library. "A fascinating twist on the Atlantis legend. Filled with action, adventure, and a great deal...

Savannah is determined little girl who has big dreams. She faces other children and even her own brother who tried to keep her from believing that she could do things she wanted to accomplish. Her father, however, always encouraged her to believe in herself...

In this third installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies help a fellow agent in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls.After taking...

"I can hardly think that healthy boys will ever let Stevenson's books of adventure die." -Sir Arthur Conan DoyleLook Inside the Book"Mark Twain once defined a classic as a book that everyone wants to have read, but nobody wants to read. By that cute...

Meet Ebony and Jay, two best friends and Eco Rangers who love nothing more than rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. After a devastating wildfire in the bushland, Ebony and Jay, are doing their best to find injured animals.As they rescue a little possum with burned...

Wonder Woman is ready to fight off the monsters overrunning a remote island kingdom. But there's a problem. The leaders are unimpressed with the Amazon Princess and unconvinced she's the true hero they need. What's worse, Wonder Woman recognizes the attacking creatures are actually...

A huge twisting vine has suddenly sprung up at the edge of Gotham City, and Batman is on his way to investigate. As the Dark Knight climbs the towering plant into the viny penthouse at the top, he expects to find a certain green...

"If you love fantasy, funny humor, flatulence, and friends, then Aaron Reynolds has written the perfect book for you!" --DAN SANTAT, author of The Aquanut, Sidekicks, and The Adventures of Beekle Fart Quest: The Troll's Toe Cheese is the fourth book in a hilarious...

"The book has a bright and joyous atmosphere. It will indeed be strange if there be a normal child who will not enjoy the story.""The funniest - the handsomest - the most elaborate child's book ever published." - The New York Times, 1900."The Wonderful...

WHEN SETH AND JULIA are approached by a secretive man and asked to solve a decades-old scavenger hunt, they accept. But they're not the only detectives the man has recruited for this Waldameer mystery.Can Seth and Julia find the treasure before the team of...

Three little Pippins live under a big tree in the forest. They are preparing to travel from their home in the woods, across lakes and a sea, and across mountains to arrive at the Neverending Sea. They encounter some danger, adventure, and animal friends...

In 1910, twelve-year-old Savannah lives with her widowed father on a whaling station in New South Wales, Australia. For generations, the Dawson family has carried on a very unusual way of life there. They use orcas to help them hunt whales. But Savannah believes...

"It is altogether the best boy's story I ever read. It will be an immense success" stated William Dean Howells, the great American editor of his day. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer lived up Howells' prediction and is regarded as one of the great...

The Backstagers and the Final Blackout is the third original novel about the magic that happens behind the scenes, based on the showstopping, award-winning graphic novels from cocreator Rian Sygh and actor Andy Mientus. The Backstagers are back for a thrilling third act! They've...

Pansy the poodle and her human friend Avery have solved mysteries all over the world, from foiling a jewel thief in Los Angeles to recovering a cat with culinary skills in Rome. In their latest adventure, they travel to Alaska, where a bear cub...

BE CLASSIC with The Wizard of Oz, introduced by award-winning, bestselling author Judy Blume. Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical Land of Oz. To get...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers. Author: Lauren TarshisISBN-10: 1432874659ISBN-13: 9781432874650Publisher:...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers. Author: Kate DiCamilloISBN-10: 1432875388ISBN-13: 9781432875381Publisher:...

The fabulous fox sisters return in three funny stories perfect for beginning readers. Whether Zelda and Ivy are combating the injustice of cucumber sandwiches for lunch, deciding what to leave the children of the future in their time capsule, or solving Zelda's writer's block,...