Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

No need to steal this treasured tale from the rich, but it makes a great gift all the same. Share Robin Hood's epic story of justice and generosity with this masterfully crafted illustrated Scribner Classics edition. Based on the Paul Creswick telling of Robin...

A young Poseidon must triumph over aquatic terrors in this Heroes in Training adventure. The merciless Cronus and his Titan buddies are in hot pursuit of Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon, who plan to travel across the treacherous boiling sea in order to save a...

Max is finally home in Madison, but the magical mayhem is just beginning in this conclusion to the hilarious trilogy that started with Bad Unicorn and Fluff Dragon, which Publishers Weekly called "deviously enjoyable." After saving an entire world--three, actually--it's no wonder Max can't...

Kiandra has to use her wits and tech-savvy ways to help rescue Edwy, Enu, and the others from the clutches of the Enforcers in the thrilling final novel of the Children of Exile series from New York Times bestselling author, Margaret Peterson Haddix. Since...

In this seductive follow-up to Poison Princess, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole takes us deeper into the dark world of the Arcana Chronicles. Shocking secrets Evie has fully come into her powers as the Tarot Empress, and Jack was there to...

"FOLLOW ME AND HURRY," THE WANT URGED. "THE WORLD IS CHANGING AS WE SPEAK." The war to unite "Foo and Reality is beginning! Humanity's only hope is Leven Thumps. Not only must Leven race across Foo to stop the whispered secret before the deadly...

"Nothing special" is the best way to describe Owen Reeder--at least that's what he's been told all his life. When a stranger visits his father's bookstore, Owen's ordinary life spirals out of control and right into a world he didn't even know existed. Owen...

"Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon--the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. This time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the...

Young readers will find action, suspense, and a perilous battle between good and evil in The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted from New York Times bestselling author Conor Grennan. For ages 10 and up, this dystopian fantasy novel follows a boy's unlikely journey...

A thrilling time travel adventure from Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Linda Sue Park.Twelve-year-old Kevin Kim is shocked when a young man, complete with bow and arrows, crash-lands on his bedroom floor--especially when that man, Skillful Archer, claims to be a legendary ruler from...

The Pickpocket Who Inherited a Goldmine... After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of London, Jake Everton, the boy Earl of Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers - his personal...

The Aldens travel to the Florida Everglades to search for a missing park ranger who studies the endangered Florida panther. But even with the help of a Miccosukee girl from the local village, they struggle to find a lead and the clues aren't adding...

A Medieval Fair has come to town, and the Aldens get grandfather's permission to volunteer their time. Benny becomes a page to the Silver Knight, a top suspect when the valuable antique sword used in the fair goes missing. But the pompous King Richard,...

The series of books for children who want to feel like readers -- and who soon will be readers. Contains: The Big FishSnow MousePuddlesCampingAuthor: Phyllis RootISBN-10: 0763613525ISBN-13: 9780763613525Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Language: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2002Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.60w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): Booklist 04/15/2002...

Mary Pope Osborne and Giselle Potter's funny, magical retelling of a favorite fairy tale featuring Kate, a new and inspiring heroine. Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum'un, I smell the blood of an Englishwoman. Be she alive or be she dead, I'll grind her bones to...

After Marty Preston worked so hard to earn the dog Shiloh, he had hoped that his troubles with Judd Travers were over. He could not rescue all the dogs that Judd mistreated, but since shiloh was the one who ran away and came to...

1 hunter walks through the jungle. He does not see 2 elephants or 3 giraffes. But they see himAuthor: Pat HutchinsISBN-10: 0688065228ISBN-13: 9780688065225Publisher: Greenwillow BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/29/1986Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.94h x 7.70w x 0.12dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 12/26/1986

JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness--secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't visited before: Antarctica What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a...

It's the final book Each of the Eights has received her power and gift and they even know where Daddy is--inside a snowglobe-shaped Christmas tree ornament. Now all they have to do is get inside the ornament and rescue Daddy. Hopefully, Mommy's in there...

The New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince brings suspense and intrigue to Infinity Ring.From the publishers of Spirit Animals and The 39 Clues and the mind of James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner.Action, humor, and...

In this enchanting version of the story of King Arthur, the renowned American illustrator and storyteller Howard Pyle displays his unique talent for capturing and stimulating the imaginations of the young. Inventively retold and vividly illustrated, these stories describe the perilous and thrilling adventures...

New York Times bestselling author Brian Jacques gives us another tales of Redwall, filled with "The Knights of the Round Table with paws" (The Sunday Times) along with their friends and enemies. Rakkety Tam MacBurl is a brave border warrior who has travelled south...

Harriet the Spy refuses to become ruffled when an unidentified person starts leaving disturbing notes all over the quiet little beach town of Water Mill. She's determined to discover the author of the notes. And she drags her friend, mousy Beth Ellen, into all...

Did you know that our word Thursday comes from the Viking god Thor . . . as in Thor's Day? Neither did the Time Warp Trio. Did you know that if you say "Thursday" over and over again too close to a certain magic...

"An adventurous dragon tale that delivers an emotionally satisfying ending." --KirkusFly with the dragons in this stunning fantasy from Sarah Prineas, author of the acclaimed Magic Thief series Rafi Bywater is unlike anyone else. The people in his village don't trust him because he...

In this third and final installment in the enchanting Wing & Claw trilogy, Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park sends her young apothecary to the front lines of a fearsome battle, where he must rely on his talents and his friends to defend what...

The gripping third book in the Guardian Herd series--now in paperback--will have readers eagerly turning the pages. Perfect for fans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga'hoole series. Includes a never-before-seen short story It has been many moons since Star received his starfire...

Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in the third book of this thrilling prequel arc from mega-bestselling author Erin Hunter. The Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the...

Jeanne DuPrau's The City of Ember meets Louis Sachar's Holes in this imaginative and humorous middle grade debut from Michael Perry, New York Times bestselling author of the adult novels Population: 485 and Truck: A Love Story.When the world started to fall apart, the...

The journey home begins. . . . Toklo, Kallik, and Lusa survived the perilous mission that brought them together, and now it's time for them to find their way home. Kallik and Lusa are ready to be among their own kinds again, but Toklo,...

Kingdom of the Golden Dragon, the second book of Isabel Allende's page-turning adventure trilogy, follows Alexander Cold, his grandmother, and his irrepressible friend Nadia Santos into a forbidden kingdom in the Himalayas to find the legendary statue of the Golden Dragon. Available in trade...

The Magic Thief: Found, the third book in Sarah Prineas's acclaimed middle grade fantasy series, finds wizard's apprentice Conn on the run! Sneaking out of prison isn't easy, unless you are a thief, or a wizard. Luckily, Conn is both! Trouble is, once he's...

The spirits dance like fire in the sky. . . .The three cubs--Kallik, Toklo, and Lusa--along with their shape-shifting companion, Ujurak, stand on the edge of the sea-ice under the blazing Northern Lights. The land has come to an end, but the bears' journey...

Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like is Jay Williams' book about a dragon's mission to save a believer. Because of the road sweeper's belief in him, a dragon saves the city of Wu from the Wild Horsemen of the north. With vibrant illustrations...

An unforgettable tour around the amazing state of Virginia!What makes the state of Virginia so extraordinary? Seven-year-old Julia is on a quest to find out!Join Julia and her family on their summer road trip and learn fascinating state facts and history as they discover...

Children's book about creativity and imagination! Colorful and fun illustrations that grasp reader's attention. Dive into a little boy's imagination and experience his exciting adventures. Great book for bedtime story telling. Author: Nina SarkisianISBN-10: 1088016685ISBN-13: 9781088016688Publisher: Nina SarkisianLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/24/2021Pages: 28Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h...

Join Lexi as she goes on a magical journey with her new friends, the Leprechauns. Lexi has many adventures while helping her friends. She also ends up overcoming the bad dreams that woke her up nightly.Author: Victoria WhelanISBN-10: 0228864518ISBN-13: 9780228864516Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/23/2021Pages:...

Rainbow and her best friend Charlie love to play dress up. Today, they set off on an adventure to Fairyville and soon come face to face with a dragon! Will they escape its clutches in time? With imaginations like theirs, the possibilities are endless!Author:...

The book is about a teapot named Ms.T. She receives abuse at the hands of someone who was supposed to care for her that is so traumatic that she loses her identity and voice. She experiences hopelessness, abandonment, rejection, and is eventually discarded. Another...

To celebrate their purchase of the old movie theater in Milligan Creek, the new owners launch a short film contest, complete with a chance to have the winning films screened at the theater's grand reopening. When word leaks out that a real Hollywood movie...

Summon the power of a dragon with a young thief who discovers that her best friend is actually a dragon -- in this new action-packed chapter book fantasy series, perfect for readers of Dragon Masters and Unicorn Academy! Cara has always had a little...

There's trouble brewing of mythic proportions, making the residents of Kersville go mer-mad, in this sixteenth adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Something is fishy at the Kersville Aquarium and it's not just the fish. Okay, it is the fish, but there's...

A group of kids from hell come to Earth on one of the craziest nights of the year--Halloween--in this "entertaining, high-octane" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade adventure about teamwork, friendship, shattering expectations, and understanding the world (or otherworld) around us. Malachi and his friends are...

Dash across the rainforest swamp with Daniel, Joy, and Kimani in the newest Challenge Island adventure!One of Children Book Council's Hot off the Press picks for May 2022!"For early grade readers who revel in science-based fiction, this is a winning read. Animals, physics, and...

When Milligan Creek's iconic grain elevators are slated for demolition, to be replaced by a huge, ugly cement-and-steel inland grain terminal a couple of miles from town, brothers Matt and Chad and their best friends Andrew and Dean concoct a wild scheme to save...

In a modern mega-city built around dragons, one boy gets caught up in the world of underground dragon battles and a high-stakes gang war that could tear his family apart. In the city of Drakopolis, dragons and humans have co-existed for centuries. Dragons burn...

When a hidden jump rope causes Johnny Ashton to stumble into nasty blackberry bushes, he takes vengeance on the family of neighbor twins Callie and Laurie. After an ambulance comes screeching to the house with sirens blaring and the driver announcing a fire at...

Mickey Dog and Mikey Too is the story of a puppy named Mickey that comes to live with a family that includes a little boy named Mikey. The boy and his dog go everywhere together and manage to get into situations that amaze the...

"Whimsical... readers can unleash their own imaginations." --New York TimesFans of Peter Brown and Jon Klassen will cherish this inspiring story about exploration, curiosity and an unexpected discovery. There are wonders all around us ... Why not go see what you can find? Every...

In the first book of the Alien Next Door series, now being published in Spanish, an alien boy named Zeke tries to fit in and adjust to life on Earth, while a classmate, Harris, suspects that Zeke might not be quite what he claims...