Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

John Verney is obviously writing far more for his own pleasure than for children and this is the way the best children's books get written."--Madeline L'Engle, New York TimesTwelve-year-old February Callendar and her older brother Friday are home from boarding school for the summer....

"If you like Hank, you'll like Wilder Good, too."--John R. Erickson, author of Hank the CowdogLamplighter Finalist 2017-18 (Triple Crown Awards)If you've read the first two books about Wilder Good, you already know he's 12 years old and lives with his parents and little...

As the star of a new kid-oriented wilderness show, eleven-year-old Buck Bray travels to Denali National Park to shoot the first episode. It promises to be an exciting gig and he's happy to get to spend some time with his director father. Buck's annoyed...

Eleven-year-old Horace j. Edwards is an ordinary boy whose family has just moved to Niles, Michigan. But on the first day of sixth grade, mysterious things start to happen. His grandfather dies and Horace receives a strange gift--a stone scarab beetle. As he works...

After Q and Angela help foil a Ghost Cell plot in San Antonio, they head to Chicago, the next stop on the Match tour. Since they've been busy fighting international terrorism, they're behind on their school assignments. Their parents tell them if they don't...

Missionaries, Steve and Liz Bailey, work to draw young Charlie away from false teaching and superstition to the gospel of Christ. Book 2 in the Adventures of an Arctic Missionary. Check out Book 1, Mik-Shrok and Book 3, 77 Zebra.Author: Gloria ReppISBN-10: 1579248179ISBN-13: 9781579248178Publisher:...

My name is Blake Turner, and I am a secret Ninja Spy. Saturday started out like any other day - until an alien crashed to Earth and wanted to fight me I asked my Ninja Spy friends to help, but they wouldn't answer. So...

Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and friends rescue Han Solo from the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.Author: Michael SiglainISBN-10: 1532140649ISBN-13: 9781532140648Publisher: Leveled ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2017Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight:...

Go on an adventure with Marvel's expert spy and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Natasha Romanoff, otherwise known as Black Widow. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.Author: Clarissa WongISBN-10: 1532140509ISBN-13: 9781532140501Publisher: Leveled ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2017Pages: 32Format: Library...

The Oliver family take time away to explore an ancient cave. Samuel's father is keen on showing Samuel the cave, as his own father had done for him. The icy ascent to the cave's mouth is dangerous. Then the Olivers must endure a frigid...

Lily is excited to visit her cousin, but not all is right with River's house. When River shows Lily a photo of the former owner and her creepy dolls, Lily doesn't think anything of it until she finds a crawl space and a creepy...

Paul's a normal teenager: he likes sports, junk food, and action movies--he even wants to be in one someday. But what seems like Paul's big break, his very first acting role, quickly takes a turn for the worse. One minute he's on a festive...

A new action-packed adventure series for young fans of Alex Rider and Jason Bourne--with the first four books publishing simultaneously. Binge read for summer! Following the nail-biting cliff-hanger of Bodyguard 1: Recruit, the action resumes in Hostage as martial arts expert and trained bodyguard...

Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the second book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and classics like Holes. When Samantha Spinner's uncle Paul...

Batman and Robin team up to stop Gotham City's coldest criminal: Mr. Freeze! He's on a cold-hearted crime wave in a new, high-tech suit. Can the Dynamic Duo catch this supervillain before the case goes cold, or will he slip through their hands like...

The Bobbsey Twins are the principal characters of what was, for many years, the longest-running series of children's novles. The books related the adventures of the children of the middle-class Bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins: Bert and Nan, who where...

Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire When the mysterious Golden Cat of Cairo disappears, Sir Trevelyan Taylor, the head curator of the British Museum, is NOT impressed. Can Lottie and her friends follow the clues and find the...

Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire The British Museum needs a big donation to stay open--and it has to be by tonight. For once, Lottie and Sir Trevelyan Taylor, the head curator, want the same thing. Can Lottie...

All the Creepers have vanished from the Minecraft universe, and the people are starting to get worried. Though some believe that their disappearance is a good thing, others fear that it might be the start of an even more sinister plot. Edison and Billy...

Edison is eager to take a break from the mysteries that have plagued him to focus on the upcoming alchemist competition, but preparation is interrupted when skeletons invade his hometown. After a week of constant attacks, the Mayor calls a meeting to investigate. Local...

Whether you're a "professional" butt-whistler . . . or simply can't resist impressing your friends every now and then with a face-melting fart . . . you'll laugh out loud at this hilarious book with dozens of amazing illustrations. Learn from the master of...

Late one evening as the stars begin to twinkle, Harper and her friends are flying on the scarlet umbrella when they see a girl running on air, skipping along a tightrope. She leads them to the Circus of Dreams, suspended in the air by...

Morgaine Le Fay has found a magical Zodiac Crystal. But when Wonder Woman battles the sorceress for control of it, the duo gets sucked into an energy portal. Do they go to the Jurassic era to deal with dangerous dinos? Will they wrestle with...

The Joker has assembled the zaniest villains around, and he's claiming the Justice League Watchtower as the evil team's new base When the comical crooks knock out Batman and Superman, it'll be up to super hero Cyborg to take back the headquarters. Does he...

Cheetah's on the loose After a desperate escape from prison, the feline felon uses a stolen map to track down Pandora's Box. While the villain thinks it has the power to make her human again, the Amazing Amazon knows better. Can Wonder Woman stop...

Dino-Mike and his best friend, Shannon, discover that the nefarious Mr. Bones has gone underground down under Mike and Shannon track the dino-reviving villain to a secret cove in Australia that contains a cache of dinosaur bones Mr. Bones plans to create an army...

For fans of Neil Gaiman and How to Train Your Dragon comes a beautifully illustrated, fast-paced adventure about eleven year old Kyro, his best friend Andra, his trusted dog Cypher, and their race to save the stars.When the world first formed, the night was...

The animals deal with a hair-raising haunting in this fifth zany novel in a chapter book series where the fur--and fun--flies at an animal spa and hotel. The Animal Inn is an all-inclusive pet resort/hotel/center/spa for animals from dogs to rabbits, cats to ducks,...

William Wenton is a code-breaking genius, but when his secret talent is suddenly revealed, he has to face the danger that has been lurking around him for years in the third book in the series that School Library Journal calls "part Alex Rider, part...

Grace works to save her beloved sea ponies from the evil Lady Cavendish in this sixth book in the adorable Secret Rescuers series. Grace loves the beautiful sea ponies that live in the warm, clear waters around her village. So when she finds out...

It's up to the Secret Rescuers to outwit Sir Fitzroy and save a baby fox in this fourth book in the adorable Secret Rescuers series. Poppy loves spending time with a family of magic foxes, especially the little cub. Each of the foxes has...

Jack discovers new abilities, travels to exciting lands, and thwarts a conspiracy brewing deep within the ministries in this epic addition to the action-packed Section 13 series. Jack Buckles is on trial for his life. The Ministries of Secrets and Guilds, led by Ignatius...

In the tradition of Michael Vey and The Unwanteds, twelve-year-old Jasper and his friends are forced to go up against an alien society in this first book in a brand-new adventure series! Bounders have always known they were different, but they never suspected they...

Healthy eating becomes a hazard when a local farm is sabotaged in this ninth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries. Nancy, Bess, and George are thinking about joining Black Creek Farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Sam and Abby Heyworth run both Black Creek's organic...

A science fiction superfan is heading back to space on a new mission to save Earth in this hilarious follow-up to the "exhilarating" (Booklist, starred review) Randoms. It's difficult to return to Earth and live a simple, unadventurous life after having seen the wonders...

A dream trip to Nantucket turns into a nightmare in this seventh book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. Nancy, Bess, and George can't wait to start their trip to Nantucket. The three girls are there to visit...

When Neeka was very little, she loved watching the crazy squirrels play in her backyard. Now five years old, she doesn't have time for squirrels, especially since she's busy with school and her little sister, Gel. Neeka is happy with her family and her...

Author: George E. BrummellISBN-10: 1479793329ISBN-13: 9781479793327Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/13/2013Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d

WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO?Hope did, but she grew out of it. Which made her superhuman breakthrough in the Ashland Bombing, just before starting her freshman year at the University of Chicago, more than a little ironic.And now she has some decisions to...

Gang warfare gets gruesome in the eighth installment of the action-packed CHERUB series. CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented--and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not exist. They are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists,...

What if you found your own grave--and it wasn't empty? Discover the dark delights of faeries and fortune-tellers in this gently spooky book from the author of Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times, sure to appeal to fans of Coraline. Grave robbing is a...

Captain Awesome and Nacho Cheese Man must protect their town from a haunted house in this Halloween-themed adventure. The town of Sunnyview is ready for Halloween, and Eugene McGillicudy and Charlie Thomas Jones can hardly wait to go trick-or-treating But when the boys encounter...

The Heroes in Training are entering the Underworld--if Hades can conquer his canine fears, that is. The Underworld usually isn't really meant to be a fun place--but tell that to Hades He loves the dark and the stinky smell of sulfur. However, there is...

Rosi must decide what she's willing to risk to save her family--and maybe even all of humanity--in the thrilling first novel of a brand-new trilogy from New York Times bestselling author, Margaret Peterson Haddix. For the past twelve years, adults called "Freds" have raised...

Molly is ready for more nonstop, undead action in this follow-up to Dead City, which Kirkus Reviews described as "a fast-paced read for those who like their zombies with just a little fright." When Molly Bigelow discovered that zombies shared New York with humans,...

Toe the line between rule-following and rule-breaking in this tense and twisted start to a smart and sexy dystopian trilogy. Vi knows the Rule: Girls don't walk with boys, and they never even think about kissing them. But no one makes Vi want to...

Princess Rose demands a pink peacock, no other colour will do.Her peacock escapes and leads her on a colourful adventure. Rose discovers new places and makes a new friend, but will she ever find her pet?Beautifully detailed illustrations explore and celebrate an array of...

Over four hundred years ago in Spain, a man named Miguel used his one good arm to scribble down a story of an old man and his neighbor who set out to explore the countryside in search of adventure, honor, and truth...Considered by many...

In the Secret Forest, the Magic Clock controlled the seasons, but for the first time, winter was lasting too long. Why hasn't spring started yet? Nina and the rest of the elves know that only Kibu has the answer. Join them in this exciting...

Pancho Bandito and the Sugarcane Hurricane is an epic tall tale adventure set on a speeding train. When the Amarillo Armadillo is kidnapped by greedy Gordito, Pancho must fight his way through a train full of desperadoes to save his friend. But the cowboy...