Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

CAN THEY ALL SURVIVE? Princess Arenelle has done what no other girl in the history of Eldearth has done! She has completed the Quest to become the next Imperial Wizard, Keeper of the Light that protects Eldearth from Evil. Soon she will be apprenticed...

It's 1849, the year John Huffman's father is sentenced to London's Whitecross Street Prison. He's been put away for gambling debt--leaving fourteen-year-old John and his family out on the street. But it seems gambling is the least of their problems: Father Huffman is accused...

October 1835. Patience Goodspeed, almost thirteen years old, departs from Nantucket aboard her father's whaling ship. Between kitchen duty and whale blubber stench, this voyage is far from a pleasure cruise. At least Papa lets Patience assist the ship's navigator since she's so good...

With quick thinking and determination, a little girl manages to outwit all the dangerous residents in the Yeller Belly Swamp in this quirky, spooky picture book. Gruesome creatures galore lurk in Yeller Belly Swamp, but they aren't going to stop plucky Liza Lou from...

While riding the Black in the Everglades one day, Alec meets a man astride a ghostly gray mare. Alec s fascination with the man turns to fear as he realizes the man is dangerously close to insanity. Soon Alec and the Black are caught...

Nancy and her friends are practicing for the big ballet recital. They're so excited, and nervous too. Especially Bess, who can't seem to learn the steps. But then the special music goes missing and the recital might be canceled. Everyone blames Bess and Nancy...

Hailey returns to Poseidon's Academy for her second year of high school. She hopes this year will be less eventful than the last, but with the nereids still intent on resurrecting the gods, she doubts it. They become the least of her worries, though,...

When Dido Twite sets foot back on English soil, more mischief awaits. As her friend Captain Hughes recovers from a carriage accident, Dido stays at the Dogkennel Cottages and meets the odd inhabitants of Tegleaze Manor: strange old Lady Tegleaze, her nephew, Tobit, and...

Sometimes it's good to be bad...Charmed is the exciting sequel to the wildly popular Flunked-second in the brand new Fairy Tale Reform School series where the teachers are (former) villains. "Charming fairy-tale fun." --Sarah Mlynowski, author of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After...

From New York Times bestselling author Chris d'Lacey comes the next adventure about the way our loyalties can inspire the greatest bravery, set against the clash of dragons and humankind.The dragon Wearle is in turmoil: A human boy named Ren has bonded with a...

Heads up, DOG MAN lovers Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is back in another action-packed adventure with some upgrades. . .just in time to battle a new supervillain Time to level up the awesomeness Ever since discovering Awesome...

From the author of The Railway Children and Five Children and It comes this tale of six siblings and their adventures in Victorian London. The Bastable children are deeply saddened by the death of their mother, and to make things worse, they're impoverished when...

Last in the series of "Oz" books: the Queen of Oogaboo's attempt to conquer the world, the Shaggy Man's efforts to locate his brother, Tik-Tok's efforts to help, much more. 93 black-and-white illustrations.Author: L. Frank BaumISBN-10: 0486280020ISBN-13: 9780486280028Publisher: Dover PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/1994Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The stories of L. Frank Baum have captivated youngsters for generations -- from his Mother Goose in Prose (1897) to a fantasy about the beautiful Glinda of Oz (1920). But his stories of a little Kansas farm girl named Dorothy remain his best-loved tales....

Discover the heart-pounding start to the #1 bestselling series from James Patterson! Daniel X is on the hunt for the being who killed his parents, but danger--and the world's deadliest aliens--lurk in the shadows. Daniel X has the greatest power of all: the ability...

The adventure continues in this exciting companion to The Castle in the Attic. As William turns twelve, he wonders if Jason is still his best friend. In the past year, Jason has grown a foot taller, while William is still a shrimp. When Jason...

Award-winning author and master of adventure Will Hobbs delivers a breathless mystery that will have readers on the edge of their seats After a sailing ship breaks up on the rocks off Washington's storm-tossed Cape Flattery, Nathan McAllister, the fourteen-year-old son of the lighthouse...

When Alec and the Black are hired to work as stunt doubles in a film about Alexander and his horse, Bucephalus, they find themselves on set in the remote mountains of the Greek/Bulgarian border. Movie making involves a lot of waiting, so they set...

Andrew, his cousin Judy, and super-smart robot Thudd hitch a ride out of the kitchen on the back of a fly and end up in the garden. The view is awfully nice from the head of a daisy, but time is running out. ....

Return to L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz with this illustrated children's book series. Three emerald necklaces cause everyone in Oz to forget all about Princess Ozma, the Wizard, and Glinda the Good and acknowledge instead a fat old king named Skamperoo as...

When his father is accused of causing a fire through faulty wiring, Dana tries to get to the bottom of the allegations. But when he discovers the shocking truth, he must decide whether to keep quiet or ruin a reputation by going public.Author: Matt...

A new edition of Kenneth Grahame's classic story, with outstanding illustrations by Patrick Benson and a new introduction by William Horwood, author of The Willows in Winter. Since its original publication in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows has become one of...

"An immediate and enduringly popular addition to personal, family, school and community library collections for young readers ages 8-12." --Midwest Book Review It's definitely not what she had in mind for summer vacation. When her friends disappear under mysterious circumstances, thirteen-year-old Lily sets out...

Sneaking out for a quick boat ride on a summer day, five children find themselves engulfed in a curtain of dense, powerful fog that transports them from the rocky Maine coast to the mysterious island of Ayda. Rescued by Seaborne, a machete-toting wayfarer of...

Kaye must save his father's life and stop an assassination that will spark a war between two kingdoms...but will he learn the truth too late?When Kaye learns that his father's life is in danger, he runs afoul of the ruthless Baron Thomas, a man...

Twelve-year-old Samuel Collier narrates his experiences from a street person and orphan in London with a limited future to becoming Captain John Smith's page heading to the New World. He describes the turbulent voyage to Virginia, the political intrigues of the early settlers, the...

Meet Gaspard the Fox as he sets out one summer evening in search of adventure and something to eat. On his travels he meets Peter the cat and Finty the dog, who help him navigate the local canals, boats and people in his hunt...

When Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy discover a tunnel that leads to a castle, they pretend that it is enchanted. But when they discover a Sleeping Princess at the centre of a maze, astonishing things begin to happen. Amongst a horde of jewels they discover...

'Fifteen men on the dead man's chest-Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum ' Treasure Island is a tale of pirates and villains, maps, treasure and shipwreck, and is perhaps the best adventure story ever written. When young Jim Hawkins finds a packet in Captain...

Tom is on the last leg of his journey where he continues to discover strange and amazing sights and meet a host of fun characters. He skids through freezing Siberia, and in Japan shares a steaming hot pool with some surprised monkeys. Based on...

A lively NEW TRANSLATION of this anarchic children's classic alongside CLASSIC ORIGINAL ARTWORK. A nostalgia pick, 19th-Century sensibility but THE foundational classic of German children's literature. As irreverant as The Cat in the Hat, though 92 years older, and dark Max and Moritz is...

Jerry the Squirrel loves inventing... and he's pretty good at it. What he's not good at, however, is making sure his inventions only do what he wants them to do.Join Jerry the Squirrel in this fun set of short stories as his Nut Harvester...

This is a darling children's book that was authored and illustrated by Pam Fries, captures the readers attention and gives a surprise at the end. Follow along a journey through Papa's garden and try to solve the mystery of "What is eating the garden"....

These seafaring tales begin on a street corner where Jim, a retired sailor, spends his days, passing the time telling a curious boy named Derry about life aboard his ship, the Rockinghorse. In the tradition of Robert Louis Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses...

From beloved author E.D. Baker, an adventurous tale about a princess who is more than what she seems -- and a kingdom whose fate rests in her hands. Aislin is more than just a princess. Born to a fairy king and pedrasi queen, she's...

Author: Lydia LopezISBN-10: 1640961771ISBN-13: 9781640961777Publisher: Newman SpringsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/04/2019Pages: 22Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

"A powerful opener to a series that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries."--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A...

A curious and playful young cat goes about its very cat-like day―purring, peeking, swatting, sneaking―when a sound in the distance sparks an exciting exploration. Get ready for a surprise, Blue Cat! Using simple, brightly colored illustrations full of patterns and texture, Charlie Eve Ryan...

Bestselling author. Boy and girls, now you can do more than just play Minecraft. You can go with Winter Morgan into a world where the game comes to life Treasure hunters and protectors of the Overworld Noah and Violet stumble upon a chest in...

TTimothy Other's birthplace has always been a mystery. 12 year-old Timothy lives at the Dreams and Hopes Orphanage where he was abandoned as an anonymous infant. Timothy's world crumbles when the orphanage is repossessed by the bank and comes under the strict rule of...

For middle grade fans of National Treasure and Indiana Jones, this smart, action-packed series continues with more enticing historical mystery and interactive puzzles. Like Alexander Hamilton, this one is non-stop Middle school geniuses Sam, Martina, and Theo arrive in New York City on a...

High adventure from a master storyteller about one boy's attempt to fend for himself among cruel orphan masters, corrupt magistrates, and conniving thieves. In the seaside town of Melcombe Regis, England, 1724, Oliver Cromwell Pitts wakes to find his father missing and his house...

This is the story of a journey a search for a loving home. This story starts with a puppy who felt very, very alone.Author: Amanda ParrishISBN-10: 1614935998ISBN-13: 9781614935995Publisher: Peppertree PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/18/2018Pages: 28Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Andy Ant, a little ant with big ideas, and his human friend Joey will delight your children with their exciting adventures. The imaginative stories in these fun, colorful books will both entertain your children and help them learn valuable life lessons that every child...

The hero of the sun-drenched hours, he looks godlike with his golden hair aglow in the sun as he hunts the wild beasts of field and wood. Yet as the light flees at the onset of evening, his self-assurance and bravado fade with the...

Jack finally receives a coded message from his brother Max, possibly detailing his whereabouts. But duty calls, and Jack is whisked away to the sweltering savannah of Kenya before he can decipher it. Once there, a wise and kind Masai chief alerts Jack to...

In the next exciting installment of the series, Jack travels to Japan, where under the cover of darkness, a band of ninja thieves has stolen some of the country's most priceless treasures, including an ancient samurai sword. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart take on...

When an archaeologist who guards the priceless 1,000-year-old treasures of the temple of Angor Wat goes missing, her daughter Kate calls on Jack to help bring her home. No sweat for a top secret agent. Except this time it's personal. The archaeologist also has...

This sweeping, emotionally-resonant fantasy from beloved author Jessica Day George is perfect for fans of Princess Academy and Black Beauty. When orphaned Anthea Cross-Thornley receives a letter from a long-lost uncle, she wonders if she will finally find a true home. But she is...

Enjoy the colorful stories of the 12 fun-loving animals of the lunar new year. Limited edition box plus a bonus 18" x 24" poster. Enjoy the complete collection of the only children's book series in English on the Chinese New Year animals, and one...