Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

Poor Cecco is a children's story written by Margery Williams Bianco; a celebrated British-American author, best known for penning The Velveteen Rabbit. Bianco (1881 - 1944), started writing children's books in the 1920s, and published Poor Cecco - a distinguished book rivalling the Velveteen...

The struggle for human survival continues following an alien invasion of Earth in this second book in the Earthfall trilogy, from the author of the H.I.V.E. series. After the harrowing events of Earthfall, twelve-year-old Sam and his fellow resistance members meet an enigmatic man...

Joe and Frank's winter break skiing holiday turns to horror in this Hardy Boys adventure--a fresh approach to a classic series. Frank and Joe are thrilled to spend winter break hitting the slopes at the Granite Peak Lodge ski resort. What could be better...

Twice the quests means twice the adventure for Zeus and his fellow Olympians. After battling fireball-throwing Titans, the young Olympians find themselves on a double quest: Not only must they find more Olympians that Cronus has swallowed, but they're also in search of magic...

In his debut novel for young readers, Martin Booth shares the origins of military dogs through the tale of a brave black Labrador that was claimed as an infantry patrol dog in World War II. Jet was a well-trained black Labrador who belonged to...

"Get him and his big words," said Cat. "But I agree. Kiss. You must..." "Kiss the next boy who comes onto the beach," Squidge finished for her. Becca's on a losing streak with boys and she's willing to resort to anything to have a...

"What is the most important thing in your life?" asked Nesta. "And you have to tell us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." "Easy," said TJ. "My mates. Yeah, my family and my dog, Mojo, too, but mainly my mates."...

One cranky caper is about to learn that being salty might be just as good as being sweet. Having adults love his acidic taste is not enough for Mr. Caper. He wants more. He wants the children of the world to love him--just as...

The Magician's House Quartet 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...

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. The Secret of...

Myth and mayhem inhabit a richly reimagined New Orleans in this sequel to Darkness Becomes Her. After the epic graveyard battle at the end of Darkness Becomes Her, Ari and her friends know what they're up against: Ari is facing the Medusa curse and...

Devotion turns deadly in this second Gothic thriller from Printz Honor-winner Oppel that is "every bit as thrilling and engaging" ("VOYA") as "This Dark Endeavor."Author: Kenneth OppelISBN-10: 1442403195ISBN-13: 9781442403192Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2013Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.60w...

In the second book of this gripping trilogy, Frank has gone missing in the woods and it's up to Joe to stop his brother from becoming one of the LOSTAuthor: Franklin W. DixonISBN-10: 1442402563ISBN-13: 9781442402560Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/12/2010Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.75h x...

It's the end of the semester, and the students are in the grip of finals fever until a real fever takes over. The only possible cure lies in a distant nebula, but with the whole school under quarantine, who will be brave enough to...

Intergalactic alien hijackers have stolen Earth's moon SUPERMAN may be an alien himself, but he's not about to sit back and watch his adopted planet be torn asunder by terrible tidal waves. The MAN OF STEEL zooms into space to recover the straying satellite,...

Reporter CLARK KENT investigates the theft of black crystals from a METROPOLIS museum. As he searches for clues, electrical transformers beneath the street suddenly explode CLARK quickly changes into his alter ego, SUPERMAN, and locates the problem. It's ACRATA, a super heroine who can...

When a crime wave erupts in Washington D.C., WONDER WOMAN investigates and discovers a strange connection between the cases -- each criminal had recently visited the circus The AMAZON PRINCESS goes undercover under the Big Top, and she soon learns that the evil DR....

Two teenage friends hike into the deserts of Mongolia. Their destination: the Hills of the Seven Dragons. But they are not alone. A third figure walks through the desert, following their footprints.Author: Michael DahlISBN-10: 1434223094ISBN-13: 9781434223098Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2010Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

Zack Allen loves comic books, but he's nothing like his favorite superheroes. He's always getting picked on by bullies at school. Then one day, Zack builds a high-tech robot suit. Now he must decide how to use his newfound powers. He has become Zinc...

Someone has broken into the Library of Doom While searching for the intruder, the Librarian is captured by a shadowy figure the Eraser. He has chained the Librarian to a huge golden book. If the Librarian can't escape, all the world's books could be...

Robin Hood and his Merry Men--Little John, Will Scarlett, Allan-a-Dale, Friar Tuck, Will Stutely, and Midge the Miller--live outlawed in Sherwood Forest, where they rob the rich and give to the poor, pursued by the devious Sheriff of Nottingham and the wicked King John....

"A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents Zane Obispo spends every day exploring the sleeping volcano in his backyard. ""The Beast,"" as he calls it, is the one place where he can escape other kids, who make fun of him...

Do you know the origin of Irish Dance? It quite possibly could have started with a feud between fairies and humans a long time ago in an Irish village named Rince.Author: Gretchen GannonISBN-10: 1432782355ISBN-13: 9781432782351Publisher: Outskirts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/14/2012Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 11.00h x...

On a clear, dark night, three Wise Men follow a bright star that leads them to baby Jesus, lying in a manger. Years later, the memory of that brilliant star and tiny babe stays with one of the Wise Men. He loves to tell...

A whale of a tail about a nail and his trail ... won't fail to please young readers, or audiences of children. The Lonely Nail follows the adventures of a lone nail as he leaves his family in the factory, through the long train...

An idea that could help bring internet access to remote parts of the world takes Jack and his genius siblings deep into the Amazon rainforest in the final thrill-packed adventure in the New York Times bestselling series from Bill Nye and Gregory Mone Dr....

Beyond the Door, the first in a series from Maureen Doyle McQuerry, weaves a wonderful coming-of-age story with elements of fantasy and mythology. With his love of school and the game of Scrabble, Timothy James feels that the only person who really understands him...

Beyond the Door, the first in the Time Out of Time duet from Maureen Doyle McQuerry, weaves a compelling coming-of-age story with fantasy and mythology. With his love of learning and the game of Scrabble, Timothy James feels like the only person who understands...

Master writer Margi Preus treats readers to an amazing adventure in 1853 Japan. This lyric novel follows Yoshi, a Japanese boy who dreams of becoming a samurai. Unfortunately, as part of the serving class, Yoshi can never become a warrior. He is taken up...

In this prequel to her acclaimed The City of Ember and The People of Sparks, Jeanne DuPrau investigates how, in a world that seems out of control, hope and comfort can be found in the strangest of places.Author: Jeanne DuPrauISBN-10: 1417819847ISBN-13: 9781417819843Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage:...

Now in paperback--the latest entry of the New York Times bestselling series featuring teen spy Alex Rider. Alex learns that his father was an assassin for Scorpia, the most powerful terrorist organization going. Now Scorpia wants Alex on its side.Author: Anthony HorowitzISBN-10: 1417729260ISBN-13: 9781417729265Publisher:...

The Internet...a world without rules, without boundaries. Where you can be anyone you want, whoever you aren't. And it's all just a click away...Ryan Corrigan is not what most people would call a "cool" guy. He's usually called something more like geek or cybernerd....

A wrong turn down the information superhighway. A strange chatroom where users speak in code. Randy Kincaid is suddenly caught in a web of lies -- and murder. With the help of cyberhead Maya Bessamer, Randy must find out who's behind the killings. Or...

Making unexpected friends with a legendary Apache Indian, Will Burke is in for the adventure of his lifetime as he learns how to navigate the Wild West with the help of his new warrior acquaintance. Will Burke is daydreaming about Nate's wonderful shotgun when...

The stakes get higher and tension mounts in the second installment of Violet Haberdasher's fresh, fast-paced, and always surprising Knightley Academy books. Knightley Academy is back in session, and Henry Grim is confident that nothing else can prevent him from earning his knighthood. But...

Bestselling Norwegian mystery author Jo Nesb enters the world of children's books with Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder, the first book in this very funny middle-grade series. Filled with magic, wit, and bathroom humor, Doctor Proctor will keep boys and girls laughing until the end....

Frank and Joe Hardy have been sent on a mission to live on the edge A new theme park, Galaxy X, is about to open. But someone out there obviously wants Galaxy X to go away. The park owner has received threatening e-mails, and...

ATAC Briefing for Agents Frank and Joe Hardy MISSION: To finally get to the bottom of the ongoing deadly scares taking place on the set of the reality TV show Deprivation House. LOCATION: A huge villa in Beverly Hills, CA, without a single luxury...

Mae Crawford has always thought of herself as in control, but in the last few weeks her life has changed. Her younger brother Jamie suddenly has magical powers, and she's even more unsettled when she realizes that Gerald, the new leader of the Obsidian...

Clones are supposed to be identical... aren't they? Corgan, hero of the Virtual War, has been living a blissful, if placid, life on the Isles of Hiva, his reward for winning the War with Sharla and Brig. But what he doesn't know is that...

ATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Investigate the murder of Evan Davis, a runaway teen who was pushed off a subway platform. LOCATION: New York City. POTENTIAL VICTIM: Other teens living at the Haven, a shelter for runaways in the city....

When heavy rains washed out the low-lying towns around River Heights, my friends and I knew we had to help. That's when we hooked up with Helping Homes to build apartments. Then the two-time state champion basketball team, the Lowell University Bullets, showed up...

What Tom's about to find is truly out of this world! It's the grand opening of APOGEE, the world's first space hotel, an orbital space station designed expressly for the tourist trade. As Swift Enterprises is a major investor in the project, and provided...

ATACK BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: The son of Don Ricardo, the UN Ambassador from St. John, has gone missing -- and we are sending you to locate him. LOCATION: St. John, USVI POTENTIAL VICTIMS: Esteban Calderon, the son of the...

THE CHILDREN FROM THE SEA OF TROLLS BRAVE THEIR WORST NIGHTMARES -- UNDERGROUND. Jack is amazed to have caused an earthquake. He is thirteen, after all, and only a bard-in-training. But his sister, Lucy, has been stolen by the Lady of the Lake; stolen...

Salty the Octopus and Oscar Seaweed travel into space. A scientist octopus tells them they cannot fight on the moon; it is too dangerous. When they get back from the moon, they decide to be friends on the Earth.Author: Dale A. KaganISBN-10: 1413451594ISBN-13: 9781413451597Publisher:...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+,...

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. Dark Wizard Malvel has stolen the Amulet of Avantia and plans to attack the kingdom of Avantia with four new, deadly...

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. Tom and Elenna have tackled many Beast Quests before, but now there is a challenger for his title of Master of...

Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up The spirit of an ancient Beast has risen. Ospira is on the rampage and King Hugo's baby son, Prince Thomas, is in...