Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

Blurring the lines between magic and science, award-winning author Megan Frazer Blakemore invites readers to search for the elusive Fountain of Youth. Ephraim Appledore-Smith is an ordinary boy living an ordinary life. But everything changes when his father has a stroke and his family...

What if the sasquatch was real and he lived near Mount Saint Helen? In a new spin on a classic Bigfoot adventure, one boy will discover the truth. Dylan's father has always been a little unusual. But when he joins a Sasquatch-hunting team led...

Once again, Ms. Frizzle gets her class right in the thick of things--this time, they're right in the thick ooze of an underwater volcano's magma chamber As Arnold and Carlos watch from a raft above, the Magic School Bus erupts with the magma and...

Classic stories from the Wally McDoogle series now with new designs and spot illustrations throughout.It was just a little lie. But mishap follows mishap until Wally is chased by bungling terrorist, a SWAT team, the TV news, and the National Guard. It isn't until...

The Long Patrol -- that fighting unit of perilous hares -- is called out to draw off the murderous Rapscallion army, and fight them to the death if need be.And the lead sword of the Long Patrol will be taken up by the young,...

Mason Stark has a problem with minding his own business. This worked to his advantage when he helped bring peace between humans and the alien Tremist. He's now considered an intergalactic hero, but that hasn't made school any easier. With his new reputation, any...

Harold's quiet detective skills back up Pigsticks' braggadocio when key items go missing before the big Butterfly Ball. The Butterfly Ball is tomorrow, and all of Tuptown awaits an exciting day full of cake, games, and amazing butterflies. Everyone has a job to do--even...

Put on your detective hat for the second adventure from a dynamic mother-daughter team: beloved author Shirley Hughes and talented illustrator Clara Vulliamy. Digby and Percy, best friends forever, have decided to take a vacation by the sea. Little do they know they're about...

In part five of the Vermonia series, Mel continues her double life imprisoned within the castle of Acidulous, but now she is not alone: Satorin has been lured there by the beautiful and seductive squelp Satoran. Although Mel's powers are growing, will they be...

What if you were as small as your cat -- and took off with him on a nighttime adventure? A gorgeously illustrated tale from the award-winning John Burningham. Every night Marie-Elaine's cat, Malcolm, goes out, and every morning he comes back in and sleeps....

Clang Clang Clang Firefighters rush into their fireproof suits. They pull on their helmets, gloves, and boots. Then off they roar in their trucks--zooming away to save the dayAuthor: Patricia HubbellISBN-10: 0761456155ISBN-13: 9780761456155Publisher: Two LionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2009Pages: 29Format: Board BookWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 5.50h x 5.90w...

Born the runt of his litter and gambled away to a rusty old riverman, the Newfoundland pup Seaman doesn' t imagine his life will be marked by any kind of glory--beyond chasing down rats. But when he meets Captain Meriwether Lewis, Seaman finds himself...

Vibrant funny pictures, simple lessons, simply fun.After the farm is sold, the scattered animals of the Blue Barn go on to live the next stage of their lives, wonderfully unaware of their expected place in society, these farm animals go on ridiculous adventures around...

"Caterpillarland is a beautiful children's book that speaks to the child inside us all." - Marianne Williamson, New York Times #1 Best-selling Author of A Return to LoveMonique, a beautiful monarch butterfly who loves nectar more than anything, narrowly escapes human butterfly catchers while...

Silly, embarrassing things happen to everyone. Learn to laugh at yourself while giggling with Surfer Dude as he catches some waves in this fun rhyming adventure.Author: HeatherISBN-10: 0692267409ISBN-13: 9780692267400Publisher: Letter H PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2014Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.07d

Sangeeta is a typical eight-year-old Indian American girl in a not-so-typical house. She lives in a three-story building with her parents, grandparents, and sidekick pup, Rishi. Like most eight-year-olds, Sangeeta ignores her parents when they warn her to stay out of the grass, an...

SOS!! Think it would be fun to get stuck on a deserted island with the guy you sort of like? Well, try adding the girl who gets on your nerves big-time (and who's crushing on the same guy), the bossiest kid in school, your...

SUGAR AND SPICE? NO WAY Author: Jim BentonISBN-10: 0689862911ISBN-13: 9780689862915Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2003Pages: 102Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.52h x 5.74w x 0.58dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5Point Value: 1Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 72265 / Lunch Walks Among UsReview Citation(s): Kirkus...

A storm, a shipwreck, an ongoing ocean, then finally, finally a deserted isle. . . . Safety -- but wait! The fifteen swimmers braving the waves are, after all . . . kitties. They are not into cooperating until, until on this desert isle...

A Fantastic Vacation Becomes A Fight For Life Visiting San Esteban is supposed to be a vacation for Frank and Joe Hardy and their friends, but it doesn't take long for them to realize that the island is no paradise. Some of the local...

STORMS ARE BREWING When Charlie and Papa arrive in Lawrence for supplies, they find the bustling Kansas town threatened by border ruffians from proslave Missouri. Papa decides to remain behind with other free-soil settlers to defend the town, so Charlie must drive the wagon...

Hopeful Farm s success has greatly increased Alec and Henry s workload, and finally, Alec decides to seek help. When Pam Athena, a very diminutive and very pretty girl applies for the job, Alec can t imagine that she could be of any use....

Would you like to encourage your child to read and grow in their imagination? Do you want your child to enjoy reading and be excited by books? Stevie, Jane and the Special Box is an easy read adventure story that has been designed to...

Responding to an unfamiliar cry for help, not only puts the Crafters' Club members in danger but confirms they are not alone in the Minecraft world. Mob encounters, glitches, foreign visitors, and unknown maps ensure this Crafters' Club adventure is the most unpredictable yet.Author:...

Orrie and Jack don't know much about sailing. One day they are basking on a beach in the Canary Islands where their mum has taken them on holiday. Two days later they board a small yacht, along with their little brother, their mother, and...

Emily and Eugene need to cheer up their friend Carruthers. Carruthers is sick, sneezing, and miserable -- he sure is one hard-to-please patient! When hot tea, throat lozenges, card games, and warm blankets don't help, Eugene spins a yarn that is just the cure...

It takes more than a school trip to Washington, D.C. to change fifteen-year-old Christy's life. it takes murder. A witness to the brutal slaying of a Senator's aide, Christy finds herself watched not only by the killers and the FBI but also by two...

Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books...

In this action-packed finale of the acclaimed Underland Chronicles, Collins unfolds the fate of the Underland and the great warrior, Gregor the Overlander, after a war to end all wars. 91,448 print.Author: Suzanne CollinsISBN-10: 0606002928ISBN-13: 9780606002929Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2008Pages: 412Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 7.50h...

In this close-your-eyes-and-hold-your-breath adventure, teenage siblings Carson and C.J. Crenshaw are scheduled to spend two weeks at Camp Remnant on Barracuda Bay while their father, archeologist Tommy Crenshaw, searches for the Book of Life-a rare and priceless artifact that may have surfaced there. At...

A family vacation aboard a rented sailboat turns into a horrible nightmare when young Kelly Wickmer is swept off the boat in a raging storm in the Bermuda Triangle. Alone in the wild sea, the timid young girl must struggle for survival and fight...

"As a revelation of the wonders of the English language, de la Mare's poems for children are quite unrivaled." - W. H. Auden Part of a quintet of books revolved around the four seasons, this is a beautifully atmospheric picture book based around de...

Indiana Bones is back for a second dogtastic detective escapade! Once again he and his bestest friend, Aisha, have to gather their wits, courage and plenty of snacks to sniff out clues and solve a twisty mystery. Still on the hunt for the Avenger's...

Fans of the Land of Stories and the Descendants series are sure to find the lighthearted fantasy adventure of 100 Dresses a perfect fit Inside an enchanted castle, there's a closet--a closet with one hundred magical dresses that only Darling Dimple can wear. Each...

Allan Marley and his father have lived togetherin the untamed wilderness of the Beaver Flowage alltheir lives. But when Mr. Marley is jailed becauseof a bitter feud, Allan suddenly finds himself onhis own. Then he meets Stormy, an outlaw dog whohas been accused of...

A funny and fresh chapter book series with hilarious illustrations perfect for fans of Captain Underpants Dexter's next mission? Catch a cat burglar On a school field trip to the museum, Dexter puts his brand-new super-secret spy skills to the test. Someone has broken...

"A progressively silly, retro-geeky action story for the YOLO generation." --Kirkus Reviews Mega-gamer Pete Watson needs just twenty dollars more to buy the all-new Brawl-A-Thon 3000 XL. So he sells a beat-up CommandRoid 85 arcade game (containing top-secret government intel!) owned by his boring...

Jo Schmo comes from a long line of crime fighters, but she's just a normal fourth grade girl into boys and skateboards--until her retired superhero uncle's cape arrives on her San Francisco doorstep. Time to join the family business! Gramps shows Jo the tricks...

Get whisked away through time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling series--and meet famous Founding Father and inventor Ben Franklin Jack and Annie know all about Ben Franklin. He was a Founding Father, a journalist, and a...

Merlin Mission Books 17-24 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series available together for the first time ever Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the magician...

What if you could fly--just like a witch? One day, Amy's mom finds a broom in her backyard and decides to keep it. But when Mom goes out on errands, Amy and her friend Jean discover that the broom can move--and fly. Now they...

Jen Mace and her new friend Mike Steward learn that magic can happen when you least expect it. And though it is very exciting, it can also be dangerous. Jen has just moved to Brooklyn. She misses the woods and fields of her old...

Leading the Resistance, Whit and Wisty face their most daunting challenge yet in the jaw-dropping sequel to Witch & Wizard. When Whit and Wisty were imprisoned by the wicked forces of the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, they were barely able to...

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. In which the mighty badger warrior Lord Brocktree--with the help of the...

New York Times bestselling author Brian Jacques gives us another tale of Redwall, filled with "The Knights of the Round Table with paws" (The Sunday Times) along with their friends and enemies. Known as the Tears of All Oceans, six magnificent rose-colored pearls that...

The exciting adventures of the Benevento cousins continue, as Primo discovers the identity of the secret Janara. Primo has been given a tantalizing clue about the secret Janara: the Janara lives with him How can he discover who it is? Only that success will...

Ever since Peter Pan flew in through Wendy Darling's nursery window and took her off to Never Land, Barrie's classic adventure story has thrilled and delighted generations of theatre-goers. J M Barrie wrote Peter Pan first as a work of prose and then adapted...

Alec Ramsey and the Black are training for a big race when they suddenly face a new challenger: Flame, the red stallion being ridden by Steve Duncan. What Alec and Steve don't know is that Flame and the Black have met before--and despise one...

When Hopeful Farm burns down, Alec's dreams for the future go up in smoke. How can he get the money to rebuild? To make matters worse, a strong young colt named Eclipse has taken the racing world by storm, threatening to replace the Black...

If you liked the movies Elf and Shrek, you'll love THE ENCHANTED FILES--a magical, hilarious comedy series about fantastical creatures in the modern world by the bestselling author of My Teacher Is an Alien: Bruce Coville Meet Gerald. Gerald is a griffin--a creature with...