Children's Action and adventure stories Books

When a priceless artifact disappears, a play-date becomes an investigation. You and Pippa are at your friend, Robert's, manor house when his family discovers that an antique quill pen is missing. Robert's great-great-great grandfather cut the quill...

Your cousin, Pippa, cannot find her wellies. She'll need those rubber boots the next time it rains, and so she must solve the mystery of where they've gone.She'll want YOUR help to decide where to look and how. See if you can figure out how someone would...

"I hear you're quite the sleuths." Nils's mother is onto you and your cousin, Pippa. She knows that you are good at solving mysteries, and now she has a new one. Who is stealing Nils's lunch every day?Pippa needs your help to discover all the clues. You...

Casey Black - a seventeen-year-old butch lesbian - lives a quiet life with her grandfather in a small, central-Illinois town. When not at school or working at the Wise Owl Café, she spends her time at home in her grandfather's subsidized apartment...

There's a mysterious light in the old, burned down house across the road. Could it be the ghost of old lady Hampton? Or maybe the firefighter who died trying to save her? And why is Mrs. Tsosie so afraid to get close to the property? Kenny doesn't...

A Sword and a Destiny...Rorke is a young knight of Ralthion, living a peaceful life with his family. He grew up hearing legends about the magic of Yuean and the creation of the three continents of his world: Crelissia, Aiglia and Trellisia. When the...

Miss Swirly Pepper is preparing for her First Holy Communion, but she's confused about the Real Presenceof Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.  Come "swirl" back in time and see how this young detective solves this case!Young...

A medieval festival. An outing with friends. With costumes and their magic locked away, no one will suspect they're wizards, right? Fifteen-year-old Raven wants nothing more than to spend the day talking to his smart and fun neighbor, Willow, but...

While patrolling Hamilton Township’s Riverfront Park, Officer Jack and Officer Kate hear shouts for help.  Running to the boat ramp they see a car in the river with a lady trapped inside.  Officer Jack can’t open the doors and the...

**Bizarro fiction at its weirdest**  This is the story of a cynical boy named Evan Jacobson, who goes through a hole in the basement wall and into another world...but a world HE created. Evan quickly realizes that he is stuck inside his OWN...

What's going on at our favorite park?Strange things are happening once it gets dark.Wolves to the west. Elk to the east.And lurking in shadows, an unruly beastWho's wild, humongous, hairy, and sweaty.Some folks have called it the Yellowstone...

Once again Erica Stafford and her two sidekicks, Sophie and The Finn, find themselves thrust into the middle of another mystery. This time she is on summer vacation, prior to entering the seventh grade, and while visiting her aunt who lives in a...

Welcome to the Village of Woodley Bend. This is the home to one very curious cat named Breadsticks and one very clever fox named Bow-Bow. Breadsticks and Bow-Bow are the best of friends! Follow their adventures in this adorable Early Reader Series set in...

Enjoy the action, suspense, and humor in this newest sequel of the Adventures in the Glade Series. Just when Davy, Racer and family think all is well in the sacred woods, Cousin Ronnie is determined to get back at those he believes are responsible for...

“Amy had never driven on a public road, but now she fearfully raced down the freeway, zig-zagging between cars. She looked in the mirror and saw the grimacing faces of the two men in the large red truck closing in behind.”What if you are...

A flash flood rips a Prince and Princess from their carriage. Lost and alone in the deluge, they find refuge in a barn filled with strangers. Gathering around the fire to keep warm, one by one these unknown women and men began to tell their stories.From...

All is sunshine and roses for Clarence Esmond as he saunters down the streets of McGregor, searching for the bright-eyed goddess of adventure.  Little does he know he is about to suffer one misadventure after another at her hands!  But another...

Tragedy strikes for Bobby Vernon and his mother on their journey through California, when a sudden earthquake separates them.  Thanks to the kindness of strangers, each finds the assistance needed to forge ahead with their lives, but neither can...

About the Book: God's Shirt Pocket gives children a visual of what it means to walk in the safety and security of the Lord. God is always with us, and when we accept and acknowledge Him, He helps us experience a life full of adventure. He never leaves...

Whip-smart and laser-focused, Piper's never had a shred of doubt about her talent for medicine. She won't let anything stop her from becoming a doctor. Not the bullies who've written her off as a nerdy know-it-all, not the death of her beloved father,...

After the unbelievable events of last fall, Tony Shepherd could use a break. But his relaxing family summer at the lake crashes to a halt when Charlie Wolfe arrives at the cabin after a local man goes missing.But nothing is ever simple when Charlie's...

Martin Mouse has gotten himself into a troublesome situation again! How will he get out of it this time?Luckily for Martin, Dr Hedgehog is never far away!What has Martin done this time? Dr Hedgehog had been looking forward to a nice hot cup of cabbage...

Black Tomorrow is a newly formed terrorist cell that has infiltrated the Australian Defence Intelligence Organisation in Canberra. The crippled Captain Marcus Steadman, head of the Psychic Intelligence Taskforce vows to eliminate them. But should the...

Getting into prison is easy.Getting out is hard.Getting away is nearly impossible.Getting the power to control your own destiny might cost everything you have.Emmeline, Matilda, and Patrick are sworn to rescue Patrick's mother from the infamous...

Karl McGregor is twelve years old and friendless. He has a temper, so the other kids at school steer clear. Friendship's tedious until a new student, Adam 'Finch' Bird, enrols. Finch confides that his dad's in gaol; Karl says his dad is from the ninth...

In a sleepy village in the middle of England, something strange is happening.The schoolyard is empty, the neighbor's cats are in fear for their lives, and Mrs. Robertson - the English teacher - has taken to sniffing brains.Jackson is just a regular...

Cody Finds True Love is a delightful story that brings cody back to his childhood. Now some years later, he reunites on a holiday in Greece with his childhood sweet heart Nissa. After a simple hug they find themselves inseparable. What follows is True...

What do you get if you cross a hop-challenged kangaroo, a know-it-all galah, a rusty Holden ute and a fearsome bushfire?A sizzling tale of outback adventure featuring thrills and spills, springs and dings and every rhyme in between.Written by Jeremy...

Swifty the guinea pig loves action-packed adventures. From skydiving on top-secret missions to sailing the seas in search of treasure. However, the only thing is, the adventures are all in his imagination. Until a chance encounter with a wizard changes...

From the author of 'The Undergrounders' comes a brand new, high-octane adventure - 'The Glow of The Dark'.Fifteen-year-old Mia Grant has a secret - a secret that gives her a much-needed advantage when hustling for extra energy units at the arches and...

Bozo is unlike any other magic carpet you've ever read about, heard about or met. He's a well-read, cheeky little carpet with somewhat limited magical ability and a bit of a James Bond fixation. He can make time stand still and has a caring, considerate...

Alan is alone. He has no friends. No one can hear him. Does anyone, even his mum, really care for him?Then, one day, everything changes when Alan meets a boy from another planet, Mars. Together, Alan and his new friend, Nobe, go off on exciting...

Within the context of getting settled for bed, Goodnight, Symphony describes the unique sound produced by each instrument as they work together to create an experience that transcends language. The instruments' activity of playing during the...

Shoby shows other kids and grownups the power of friendship, kindness and self-care. In this story, Shoby Raptor and the Heavy Coat, Shoby teaches us the importance of sharing our stories with the people we trust. Shoby knows that being able to tell...

Every. Single. Day. Oscar Wild, the cat, sniffs his food dish and finds it full of delicious food. "YUM!" His tongue dribbles. "YUM!" One morning, his dish is empty. Oscar Wild finds ONLY biscuits crumbs in his dish. "There is a food thief in this house...

Elizabeth's two boys, William and Henry, discover the devilish little creature named Rrrr, who takes them on a journey to the forbidden forest. There they find a hidden entrance to Fire Fly Valley, where they discover a strange world that takes them into...

Come join Paisley and her dog, Hippy, as they go outside to play.

Schoolwork must be done, there's no time to waitAnd when things go missing, assignments are late.An elephant and alligator living here in the schoolHiding in messy desks, does break school rules.Cessie's desk is the messiest, coolest chill spaceAnd they...

Continuing the journey, Caroline is living around Key West, where she finally meets a human. She and Jimmy disagree about humans and their intentions, but Caroline is determined to make her own judgements based on her experiences. Of course, her friend...

What is love? How does it work? Why are there so many different types of love? In nature, there are these little creatures called cupids and for a long time, they created a very black and white world of love. This little tale is about a unique cupid...

A battle between Froggit Froggins and discarded rubbish as he searches for his dreamy dream pond.This story with its quirky characters and delightful illustrations will appeal to 2 to 6 year olds. It will encourage them to think about how they can...

Ravens are said to be the Einsteins of the bird world. That means Ravi is, sometimes, super clever. But our hero can also be super naughty, a habit that gets him thrown out of the elite team of royal ravens at the Tower of London. His pride is badly...

The Anne of Green Gables Collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. The six books in this collection recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an orphan...

Scarlet isn't happy being herself. She tries copying others so she can be someone else. This doesn't help. She is still bullied at school. And at home. Thins get so bad that she runs into the forbidden forest and a meeting with the spooky Luminous twins...

On their first fun filled snowy adventure to England, Pipi and Alice two small dogs are joined by their cousin Ernie and their magical friends Walter the flying Elephantee and Gertrude the flying GiraffeeCan they help cousin Ernie overcome fear of...

The third book in the series is about a little girl who adopts a tiny basset hound puppy and starts a whirlwind of adventures.  Abbey Dog is exploring the yard and hears a loud "SQUEAK" coming from behind the blankets on the clothesline...