Children's Action and adventure stories Books

There’s a war on our streets that no one can avoid. The time has come to stand and fight. Great warriors will join forces, but will enough unite in order for good to prevail?Introducing Billy, the young boy who has saved the Crystal of Hope from...

A young art student catches a thief—and finds her soul mate—in this charming, early YA novel from the million-selling “mistress of the ‘cozy’ mystery” (Los Angeles Times).   Possessed of cool common sense and...

Three children find a treasure map in their Grandpa’s shed and he tells them the story of how he came by it. It was from a time when he was a boy in the early 1960s. The story follows the adventures of seven children who are together over the...

The name of my story is "The Chronicles of Suzie Bear". The story is a 12,000 word children's tale, set in the deep woods of Alberta. This story is targeted towards children 5 years and older with adventurous hearts and huge imaginations. Suzie Bear is a...

Daisy is a fox who is on a quest to find the High King so she can receive a blessing and finally get friends. Others have said he doesn't even exist but Daisy is going to give it all she's got. Along the way she meets another creature on the same quest...

One day, the Neville arrived, and life was never the same again. The Neville arrived and there was much noise and commotion. There were big hats and silly songs and plenty of mess as he got to know his new family and set off on many fun adventures.

We all want to have friends. But sometimes, there’s something that makes us different from others. In many cases, that can make finding friends difficult.But as author Christopher Knott-Craig, MD, shows in his book, The Weird Animal Club, that...

<p>Jayce wanted an adventurous summer, but he’s pretty sure that’s not going to happen when he and his twin sister, Terri, are sent to see their grandfather. His name is Theodore Hunter III, and Jayce doesn’t know anything about...

What do the Mona Lisa, friendship, and the Louvre have in common?Inspector Josephine Black is called in to solve the case of a missing masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. Follow along in this whimsical setting as she tracks the thief inside the Louvre Museum and...

Miss Willow, the extraordinary sheriff of Mousepaw, loves making sure the kitties in her care are happy and their tummies full of fish. But now she is facing a challenging problem. All the fish are disappearing! But where are they going and...

Cow jumped over the moon and then decided to eat every last bit of chocolate on Earth. She eats and eats until everyone goes into a panic. What will they do without chocolate chips for cookies or frosting for cupcakes? The president declares a state of...

When their Uncle Bill comes to visit, Reed and Kathie have great fun playing with him in the old red barn. But after he leaves, he discovers he left his wallet behind and asks them to find it. Unfortunately, it's disappeared. A stray white horse,...

Razzor is the fictional story of two men: Razzor Sharpe (the scholar) and Max Dardo (the terrorist). The narrative stems from the pen of Rose Sharpe, Razzor’s mother, who is married to Blade Sharpe, who comes home from a military stint in Nam,...

This is a story about unique purple people from a dwarf planet. They are inventors and scientist who develop a super sonic spray gun that can freeze. people for 12 hours. They decide to come down to earth and test their new invention against bad guys...

Most people who enjoy reading have had good reading habits introduced and modeled for them by family members, educators, and peers. When children see others reading for interest and enjoyment, it can inspire them to become better readers. However, for...

DARDO is the third book in a four book series on the fictional tale of two men: Max Dardo and Razzor Sharpe. Razzor is an extremely brilliant mathematician, (the scholar), whereas Dardo is a strange smart physicist, (the terrorist). Both men attend...

THEM: Thoughtless, Heartless, Emotionless Machines. At the North Pole, Santa is quickly realizing that children's toy preferences are changing to electronic gadgets and gizmos-and the days of traditional wooden toys "made with hands and hearts" may be...

This book contains Rudyard Kipling's 1907 short story, 'The Brushwood Boy'. First published as part of 'The Day's Work' (1898), it is the curious story of a boy's adventures both in real life and within his dreams. 'The Brushwood Boy' is a timeless tale...

This book contains Rudyard Kipling's 1902 collection of short stories, Just So Stories. These fantastically imaginative origin stories are amongst the best known of Kipling's works, and offer entertaining explanations as to how various animals came into...

This book contains Rudyard Kipling's 1902 collection of short stories, 'Just So Stories'. These fantastically imaginative origin stories are amongst the best known of Kipling's works, and offer entertaining explanations as to how various animals came...

A young girl finds a clever way to buy an old dusty book on the top shelf of a bookstore. She begins reading, The Book of Everlasting Tales...Soon Donia begins to realize there is something magical about the stories inside, The Book of Everlasting Tales...

After he punches his brother, eight-year-old Lincoln is banished to a wooden staircase for a time-out. As he sits on the step, Lincoln stares at a deer woven into an old rug at his feet. Suddenly, he begins to feel dizzy as he realizes what he is seeing...

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...

<p><strong><em>Peter Pan and Wendy</em> is the timeless tale of childhood innocence and limitless imagination. Allow yourself to be whisked away to Neverland, battle pirates, and fly with fairies in J. M. Barrie's beloved...

Keyhole Country is a novel written by Gertrude Jerdon and published in 1885. The book is a story about a young girl named Dora who discovers a magical key that allows her to see through keyholes and into the lives of the people on the other side. As she...

The Babes In The Wood is a novel written by George R. Durham in 1903. The story revolves around two young children, Jack and Jill, who are orphaned after their parents die in a tragic accident. They are sent to live with their uncle, a wealthy and cruel...

Little Jarvis is a historical fiction book written by Molly Elliot Seawell and published in 1890. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of a young boy named Jarvis who serves as a cabin boy on the American warship, the Wasp...

""Johnny Nut and the Golden Goose"" is a classic children's book written by French author Charles Deulin and first published in 1887. The story follows the adventures of Johnny Nut, a poor boy who lives in a village with his mother. One day, he comes...

The Shepherd of the Giant Mountains is a novel written by James Burns and published in 1844. The story is set in the rugged and beautiful landscape of the Swiss Alps, where a young shepherd named Peter lives with his family. One day, while tending to his...

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"How Grandpa Elf Saved Christmas," by Evelyn Gill Hilton, is a beautifully illustrated, delightful Christmas picture book and story for a very reasonable price! Have you ever spent most of Christmas Eve night assembling Santa toys for your children,...

""The Battlefield of Life"" is a novel written by Agnes Giberne and published in 1877. The story follows the life of a young man named Hugh, who is forced to confront the challenges and struggles of life on his own. He faces numerous obstacles, including...

Terrapin Island: Or Adventures With The Gleam is a novel written by Mrs. George Cupples and first published in 1876. The story follows the adventures of two siblings, Jack and Effie, who are shipwrecked on a deserted island called Terrapin Island. While...

Snowed Up: Or The Sportsman�������s Club In The Mountains is a novel written by Harry Castlemon and published in 1876. The story follows a group of young men who call themselves the Sportsman's Club as they embark on a winter hunting expedition in the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Sheila's Mystery is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth, in 1895. The story revolves around a young girl named Sheila, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small village in England. Sheila is a curious and...

Schoolboy Stories is a collection of tales written by Ascott Robert Hope and originally published in 1888. The book is a compilation of short stories that revolve around the lives of schoolboys and their adventures. The stories are set in England and...

Running Eagle: The Warrior Girl is a historical fiction novel written by James Willard Schultz and published in 1919. The book tells the story of a young Blackfoot girl named Running Eagle, who defies the traditional gender roles of her tribe and becomes...

Rulers of the Surf is a thrilling adventure story written by Julius Washington Muller and published in 1910. The novel tells the tale of a group of sailors who set out on a dangerous journey across the sea, facing numerous mysteries and perils along the...

Rollo's Experiments is a children's book written by Jacob Abbott and first published in 1839. The book follows the adventures of Rollo, a young boy who is curious about the world around him and loves to conduct experiments. Throughout the book, Rollo...

Robinson The Younger is an adventure novel written by German author Joachim Heinrich Campe and first published in 1824. The book tells the story of a young boy named Robinson who, after being shipwrecked on a deserted island, must learn to survive and...

Robinson Secundus est liber fictitius auctore Joachimo Heinrico Campe editus anno MDCCCII. Libellus narrat historiam adolescentis nomine Carl, qui navem solitariam conscendit et in insulam desolatam appulit. Ibi, Carl multas difficultates superavit et...

Lost On The Orinoco: Or American Boys In Venezuela is a novel written by Edward Stratemeyer and first published in 1902. The story follows the adventures of two American boys, Jack and Mark, who find themselves stranded in the jungles of Venezuela after...

Lost On Umbagog is a thrilling adventure novel written by Willis Boyd Allen and first published in 1894. The story follows the journey of a group of young men who set out on a camping trip to the remote Umbagog Lake in the wilderness of Maine. However,...

""Julius The Street Boy: Or Out West"" is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1900. The story follows the adventures of Julius, a young boy who lives on the streets and struggles to survive. One day, he is taken in by a kind-hearted...

Hoaryhead, and the Valleys Below: Or Truth Through Fiction is a novel written by Jacob Abbott in 1838. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Willie who lives in the valley below the mountain peak of Hoaryhead. Willie is curious about the...