Action & Adventure - Kids Fiction

A new threat has oozed onto the scene in Book 2 of this hilarious middle grade series by Paul Gilligan starring Doug, King of the underworld. "The Wimpy Kid's got nothing on the King of the Mole People--he's got more laughs and more mud."...

After accidentally traveling through time in pursuit of the elder Stuart, Billy and friends find themselves lost in a land inhabited by giants: giant plants, giant animals, GIANT MONSTERS! Billy Stuart, the young raccoon leader of the Zintrepids Scout troop, aspires to be just...

Finn, Rey, Han, and Chewie help defend Maz's castle when it is under attack. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.Author: Nate MILLICIISBN-10: 1532144067ISBN-13: 9781532144066Publisher: Leveled ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2019Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.10h x...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this intergalactic middle-grade adventure by Chris Wooding.If he had it his way, Jack would spend his days drawing aliens and epic space battles. But it seems Jack's daydreams of action and adventure...

Ten-year-old Harry can't wait for a week of summer camp in the mountains at Camp Awonjahela. Unfortunately, his older brother Randy is coming too. If that weren't bad enough, his Cabin Eleven is cursed. Or at least that's the legend. Even worse, a girl...

The annual Great Quest is about to be announced in Quendel, a task that will determine the future of Marcus and the other boys from the village who are coming of age. The wizard Zyll commands them to find the Rock of Ivanore, but...

Kestrel and Evy get a chance to investigate Evy's mysterious history but soon find themselves on the run from a terrifying adversary.Then at long, long last, Evy gets all the answers to her questions. Her entire world is shaken.But are the answers truthful? There's...

An exciting horse adventure, perfect for readers from 9 to 14 years old - and older according to many readers Evy can telepathically understand horses, but she's not sure if it's a blessing or a curse. Her secret "gift" certainly seems to get her...

A trip around the world for a young boy and his boat-loving grandpa where the true joy of discovery lies not in the countries they visit but in the blossoming relationship between them. Every Sunday, Grandpa waited for me in his room, and I...

Journey through the night sky on a poetic trip that blends adventure, imagination and science to teach the basics of our solar system. Includes endnotes about the planets, stars, moons, constellations and even a little mythology.Author: Theresa HeineISBN-10: 1846863856ISBN-13: 9781846863851Publisher: Barefoot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2006Pages:...

From Lene Kaaberb l, known as the Danish J.K. Rowling: Book one in the Wildwitch series, an acclaimed new children's fantasy series about a young girl who can communicate with and control the natural world. Twelve-year-old Clara is an ordinary girl, so small and...

Matt and his family are taking a break from dinosaurs This holiday they're in Dorset to sort through a distant uncle's belongings. But Matt and Jo can't resist the urge to investigate when they find an ancient map belonging to Mary Anning in the...

Twelve-year-old Janie Rutland somewhat grudgingly befriends Reggie Rankin--the weird new kid at school--and finally has someone to investigate her curious sightings in the abandoned house next door. When they find there's an impossible world in danger of total destruction, they face a choice. Do...

"Grab a flashlight and burrow under the covers Spark and the League of Ursus is the perfect bedtime adventure, with a fierce, fluffy hero you'll want by your side when the lights go out."--Kirsten Miller, New York Times bestselling co-author of Nightmares Toy Story...

Conor loves to climb. So when the crusty old manager of a thrill ride based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" challenges Conor to scale the ride in the dark of night and hide a package at the top, he foolishly...

Join a true Minnesota kid who loved adventure and the outdoor life. The 10,000 Adventures of Minnesota Dan series of books take youngsters on extraordinary journeys. In this fourth book in the series, Cross-Country Skiing in Mystical St. Yon's Valley, Dan, his brothers Tim,...

Enjoy this colour-illustrated children's book as you read The Adventures of Harry Wombat and Friends and discover the world of Australian native animals. Harry Wombat is a very young, very adventurous, wombat who finds himself lost and far from home after he is coaxed...

Benjamin Nathan Tuggle thinks he's just like any other twelve-year- old growing up in Eastern Kentucky in 1976-until he learns he can travel back in time. He knows for sure that he's not dreaming when he meets Daniel Boone, a hunter, woodsman, and adventurer....

"Muddy Max takes that eternal struggle between kids and parents---whether to play in or stay out of mud puddles---and turns it into an epic tale full of secrets and superpowers and one very important lesson: Don't eat mud. It's earthworm poop." --Matthew Holm, co-creator...

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...

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....