Children's Action and adventure stories Books

A powerfully delightful picture book about childhood play and the enduring magic of our natural world, with a hidden search-and-find narrative to thrill readers young and old!To make a magic potion, you will need these things:A friend (or two or...

Join Harold, the tortoise on a heartwarming adventure filled with friendship, problem-solving, and a touch of magic. Harold loved his beautiful shiny shell, his sanctuary and source of safety. But one day, disaster struck when he broke his shell, leaving...

In volcanic terrain, legendary mountain warriors battled for a beautiful bride. It is here, that Jabu finds himself thrust into another adventure. He is equally beguiled by Pania and Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. Snowboarding on a mountain...

When no one else recognises the dangers around them, it's up to Freddie Figg to save the day.... The full collection of Freddie Figg scary stories is brought together in this anthology. Join Freddie for his adventures, saving the world from...

Something is strange about Freddie Figg's babysitter - they don't usually bring a balaclava...It starts out like a normal night for Freddie. His parents are heading out and they've got a babysitter coming in. But Freddie knows there's something a little...

"The dog ate my homework" is the oldest excuse in the book, but it might have meaning to Freddie Figg...Freddie Figg tries to be good, but when a dog is actually trying to eat him, it might be his homework that has to be sacrificed. Find out how Freddie...

Valentines Day, a time for cards, chocolates and Vampires to take over school...Freddie Figg is back and this time it's Vampires that are the problem, but will anyone believe him? Find out if Freddie can save his class, school and the world in this...

A field trip to a museum is usually long, slow and boring. But not when Freddie Figg is around.Can Freddie save his class from whatever is making those strange noises? Was that really a dinosaur he just saw? Will he make it home in time for dinner?Find...

A zoo field trip. A closed exhibit. Somethings are just too tempting for Freddie Figg...Join Freddie Figg in the fight to save his class from a group of zombie monkeys in the latest instalment of Freddie Figg's adventures - Freddie Figg & the Zoo...

Werewolves and abandoned warehouses... Careers Day just got a little more interesting for Freddie Figg.Spending the day at his mom's office was never going to be the most exciting day for Freddie Figg, that was until he spotted the warehouse. It wasn't...

The school canteen. A perfect place for sloppy joes, the odd food fight and an alien invasion. Now if only Freddie Figg could convince everyone else of the danger they are in.Freddie Figg just wanted a quiet, normal lunch. But his suspicions got the...

The grocery store workers have never looked like they enjoy their jobs. But to Freddie Figg, these ones seem different. They seem distant, slobbering and zombie-like.The grocery store is never a fun place for a kid helping his mom, but when Freddie...

Freddie Figg has a problem. A pink, tentacled, slime-covered problem. And he's the only one that can solve it.It started as an ordinary day for Freddie Figg, but science class, and a special dissection experiment, has brought a monster to school. With no...

Freddie Figg admits he is no expert on plants. But surely they aren't supposed to try and eat him...A day helping his mom in the garden has turned sour for Freddie Figg. The new plants she brought home have an evil side that his mom just can't seem to...

Little Mouse reads Uncle Hugo's postcards and loves to pretend he's an explorer too! When Uncle Hugo finally returns and tells all his incredibel stories, he has a surprise for his young nephew. It's Little Mouse's turn to see the world!

When a nearly starved pony named Dusty is rescued by her mom, 13-year-old Anna vows to find those responsible and bring them to justice. According to her dad, Anna's heart has an overly developed justice muscle. Anna's friends Ginger, a whiz kid in Pony...

Every morning in the big old farmhouse, an excited group of chew toys awaits the arrival of their dog, Axel. Today, though, the routine is broken by an unusual change in routine. Axel has not come. This has never happened. It has been hours and the crew...

Loud, scary, and unknowing sounds woke up the young child in the morning, and she wondered what or who could be causing the spooky noises. She hurried to her window, pulled open her curtains and looked outside. That's when she noticed it was the wind...

Despite widespread doubt throughout Berrydale, this story tells how Teasels and Grumbles overcome their fear of differences to become fast friends. Through curious young Gully and determined young Tooty, true discoveries are made. Many opportunities for...

After overhearing her teachers talk about the secret to happiness, Sophia Rose wondered, "What IS the secret?" After speaking with her mom, Sophia realizes that happiness can mean different things to different people.Join Sophia as she sets out to...

It was business as usual at the Acme Science Lab, until one day a massive explosion sent the scientists fleeing for safety. But out of the smoke and chemicals emerged an amazing new creature... Bartholomew Blob!With the lab destroyed, Bartholomew leaves...

Everything in the Universe is energy, frequency, and vibration. On the Island of Storms, no one knows this better than thirteen-year-old Odessa, an orb miner. Odessa has built a connection with these electrical spheres since the age of six. After she is...

A routine drugstore delivery turns into an adventure in espionage and time travel when Patrice (Trice) Archer suddenly finds herself in 1912 Eastern Canada at Beinn Bhreagh, the Canadian home of inventor Alexander Graham Bell. Whisked there from her...

Stomp, stomp, stomp-Billy the Bass knew it was Grandpa. Yeah and hooray! the family is coming back to the dock.Billy the Bass and the Dock Family is a story about Billy's adventures with the creatures under the dock and the families that spend their...

Winston was a happy-go-lucky, dancing dog. One day his spirit was crushed when he broke a bone and lost the ability to dance like he used to. Winston digs deep to find hope and inspiration for the future. Soon he's back on his feet, stronger than before...

"In the Smart Alec Alex Series (Book #1), Changing Schools and Classroom Rules, Alex's mom suggests she MAY need braces, due to her overbite."What is an Overbite? I don't over bite my food, I chew like smart kids" I say.Alex is not thrilled about it, but...

The first time poor-boy Tairren saw Princess Marrisa's stunning red hair and gazed into her angelic blue eyes, he was stricken with a deep love for her no one would understand, not even himself. They say that young love is blind. It's no wonder he didn't...

Elias and Blankie are exploring Turks and Caicos and having a blast trying cool, new things.But when Elias loses something special, he and Blankie must go on an adventurous rescue!Will they find it or will it be lost on the island forever?Each story in...

July, 1942. A top-secret Allied cargo intended for the French Resistance has been loaded aboard the dilapidated transport plane "Eightball Charlie".Saboteurs plan to steal this payload and drop it over enemy territory. But they've overlooked one crucial...

Get on Board Dear Children of the World" is a fun and educational book that engages children of all ages, in the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.  This book navigates the world into the future...

Isn't it curious how your entire life can change drastically from one day to the next? How the world must welcome a reality they no longer know how to recognize? How children seem to be closer to the door of knowing? How five seemingly entirely different...

Elizabeth is a precocious middle-school-age student who loves science. In Elizabeth Goes to Mars! she is watching a documentary on going to Mars and falls asleep. She starts dreaming of an actual trip to Mars. Her adventure with her dog, Rigel, reflects...

While Nita grieves over her mother's death, Kit tackles a challenge as dangerous as it is strange: Rescue a young wizard who has vanished on his first assignment. This new wizard is unlike any other--he's autistic and he's a magical prodigy. His power is...

Grandpa Has My Back Everything kids don't want their parents to know about when they are away at their grandparent's home for the weekend. Join little Jurnee and her grandpa, Papa Tommie, as they spend a fun-filled, lesson learning weekend together. This...

THE WORLD ISN'T READY TO KNOW WHAT DREW TATUM TRULY IS, AND BY THE LOOKS OF IT, NEITHER IS HE.In the aftermath of a heartbreaking accident that resulted in his mother's tragic passing and his head trauma, Drew Tatum couldn't recall any memories of...

Nick Walter is missing, and Kyle Davis blames himself.He can't quite remember what happened that night and hates himself for it. There was a fight, of that he's sure. And there was blood- the same blood that's now drying on his hands. He stares at it,...

A boy named Space and his dog Sid go on an adventure to find a mysterious being called "Life". This being is said to have stolen his Grandma-ma's smile and has left her sad and staring at a tree outside her hospital window. Will Space and Sid ever find...

This story is about gaining self-esteem in oneself to face any problem life has to throw at us, to follow the 3 rules of greatness that will lead us out of our heads and into the field, to not be afraid of the opposition but embrace the challenge to...

Karla Learns to Pray like Mommy is a beautiful read that goes through the daily adventures of Karla watching Mommy pray. Karla soon learns to pray herself and begins to pray independently just like Mommy.

Pudgy Possum meets a strange creature that he has never seen before. His new friend, Peter Porcupine, inspires a big idea for staying safe from Felix Fox. Will Pudgy’s idea work? Only time will tell.

What does a detective guinea pig, thieves, a vegetarian dog, and camping have to do with one another? Pure adventure!Only the Armelton boys would think of bringing their pet guinea pig on a family camping trip. Little did they know, where Nibbles went,...

Kids will join the jungle adventure along with Jojo the young adventurer and his new pal Mr. Bobo, a friendly jungle bird. Meet all the jungle animal friends as they make their way through a fun filled jungle. Magically illustrated and fun to read, this...

Metis is gone. As the victor of the infamous Excessum tournament, the nation of Laevus is soon to feel his wrath. But that will come with time. A land to practice on would be useful too. Fortunately, the kingdom of Amica is only a short walk away.Back in...

A dog, a parrot, a mouse, and lots of cats. What could go wrong? Upset over a lack of attention from his humans, Carl the Cat sets out with his friends to confront the source of his agitation... Marvin the Mouse. Carl Goes to Mouse World follows the...

This is the third book of the Protectors of the Wood Series, a six-volume saga about a group of misfit teenagers who save the world from climate change.           In Book 3, Abby becomes the church gardener and moves into...