Children's Action and adventure stories Books

The Mystery of Beechey Grange or The Missing Host: A Tale for Boys is a novel written by Henry Cadwallader Adams and published in 1884. The story follows a group of young boys who are invited to spend the summer at Beechey Grange, the country estate of...

The Mystery At Shoncliff School is a classic mystery novel written by Mrs. H. Lovett Cameron in 1838. The book is set in a prestigious all-girls boarding school called Shoncliff School, where strange and unexplained events are happening. The story...

The Moving Picture Boys: Or The Perils Of A Great City Depicted is a novel written by Victor Appleton and published in 1913. The book follows the adventures of two teenage boys, Frank and Bart, who are passionate about the new technology of moving...

The Motor Rangers' Lost Mine is a classic adventure novel written by Marvin West and published in 1911. The story follows a group of young boys, known as the Motor Rangers, on a thrilling journey through the American Southwest in search of a lost gold...

The Motor Girls At Lookout Beach: Or In Quest Of The Runaways is a novel written by Margaret Penrose and published in 1911. The story follows a group of young girls who embark on a summer adventure to Lookout Beach. The girls, who are avid fans of...

""The Motor Boys On The Border: Or Sixty Nuggets Of Gold"" is a novel written by Clarence Young and published in 1913. The book follows the adventures of three teenage boys, Jack, Mark, and Carl, who travel from their hometown of Stanhope to the Mexican...

""The Motor Boys Bound For Home: Or Ned, Bob And Jerry On The Wrecked Troopship"" is a classic adventure book written by Clarence Young and first published in 1920. The story follows three teenage friends, Ned, Bob, and Jerry, who are traveling home from...

The Motor Boys Afloat is a novel written by Clarence Young and published in 1908. The book follows the adventures of a group of young men, known as the Motor Boys, as they set out on a boating expedition. The story takes place on the Hudson River and...

""The Motor Boat Club At Nantucket: Or The Mystery Of The Dunstan Heir"" is a novel written by Harrie Irving Hancock and published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a group of young men who belong to the Motor Boat Club and are spending their...

The Mischievous Six is a classic children's book written by Maria St. Paul and first published in 1881. The story follows the adventures of six siblings, ranging in age from six to sixteen, who live in a large country house with their parents. The...

""The Gibraltar Gallery"" is a book written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1856. It is a collection of various articles and stories that cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, and geography. The book is structured as a series of...

The Giant Raft, Part 2: The Cryptogram is a science fiction novel written by Jules Verne and first published in 1882. It is the second part of a two-part series, following The Giant Raft, Part 1: Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon. The story follows the...

The Fugitive Freshman is a novel written by Ralph Delahaye Paine and first published in 1910. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack, who has just started his freshman year at college. Jack is a bit of a troublemaker and finds himself...

The Flag On The Hilltop is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Tracy Earle and originally published in 1902. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of a young girl named Betty Draper. Betty lives in a small town in...

The Fisherman's Boy is a novel written by Sarah S. Baker and published in 1860. The story revolves around a young boy named Harry, who lives with his family in a small fishing village. Harry dreams of becoming a fisherman like his father, but his mother...

The First Capture: Or Hauling Down The Flag Of England is a historical fiction novel written by Harry Castlemon and first published in 1900. The story is set during the War of 1812 and follows the adventures of a young American sailor named Frank Nelson...

The Farmer Boy: And How He Became Commander-In-Chief is a book written by Uncle Juvinell in 1863. The story follows the life of a young boy named Tom, who grows up on a farm in rural America. Despite his humble beginnings, Tom dreams of becoming a great...

""The Fire Brigade Or Fighting The Flames: A Tale"" is a novel written by Robert Michael Ballantyne in 1877. The story follows the adventures of a group of firefighters as they battle blazes and save lives in Victorian England. The protagonist, Frank...

""The Field of the Hidden Treasure"" is a novel written by Sarah Crosse and published in 1905. The story revolves around a young girl named Nesta who inherits a large sum of money from her grandfather. With this newfound wealth, she sets out on a journey...

The Dapple Grey is a novel written by Nat Gould in 1908. The story revolves around a young man named Jack Meredith, who inherits a rundown racing stable from his late father. Jack is determined to restore the stable to its former glory and make a name...

The Elder Brothers Or Protectors And Tyrants: A Story For Boys is a novel written by Hannah Ransome Geldart in 1853. The book tells the story of two brothers, Edward and William, who have very different personalities. Edward is kind and responsible,...

The Dippers is a novel written by Ben Travers and first published in 1920. The story revolves around the lives of two young men, Jack and Reggie, who are both avid swimmers and members of a local swimming club called The Dippers. Jack is a charming and...

The Boy With Wings is a novel written by Berta Ruck and first published in 1915. The story follows the life of a young boy named Peter who is born with wings. Peter's mother dies in childbirth, leaving him in the care of his father, who is a scientist...

The Boy Scouts Of The Air At Eagle Camp is a classic adventure novel written by Gordon Stuart and first published in 1912. The story follows a group of young boys who are members of the Boy Scouts of America and are attending a summer camp called Eagle...

""The Bobbsey Twins in the Country"" is a children's book written by Laura Lee Hope and first published in 1907. The book follows the adventures of the Bobbsey Twins, Nan and Bert, and their younger siblings, Freddie and Flossie, as they spend a summer...

The Boy Scouts In A Trapper's Camp is a children's adventure novel written by Thornton Waldo Burgess and published in 1920. The story follows a group of Boy Scouts who embark on a camping trip in the woods of Maine. While on their journey, they stumble...

The Blue Grass Seminary Girls On The Water: Or Exciting Adventures On A Summer Cruise Through The Panama Canal is a novel written by Carolyn Judson Burnett and published in 1916. The story follows a group of young women from Blue Grass Seminary as they...

The Bear is a novel written by Madeline Leslie and published in 1864. The book tells the story of a young girl named Dora who becomes lost in the woods and is rescued by a friendly bear. The bear, who Dora names Bruno, becomes her companion and protector...

The B. O. W. C.: A Book For Boys is a classic adventure novel written by James De Mille in 1870. The story follows the adventures of four boys, Jack, Frank, Harry, and George, who form a secret society called the B. O. W. C. (Brotherhood of the White...

The Aerial Burglars is a novel written by James Blyth and originally published in 1906. The story follows a group of daring thieves who use hot air balloons to carry out their heists. The main character, Jack, is a former burglar who has turned his life...

The Adventures Of Wouldn�������t-Say-Wee is a book written by Nasr-Ed-Din Sparrow and first published in 1881. The book tells the story of a young boy named Wouldn't-Say-Wee who embarks on a series of fantastical adventures. The book is set in a magical...

The Adventures of Two Ants is a children's book written by Nanny Hammarstrom and originally published in 1910. The story follows two ants, named Titta and Lotta, as they embark on various adventures in the forest. Along the way, they encounter a variety...

The Adventures Of Prince Hempseed: And His Little Sister is a children's book written by French author Gozlan, Leon and originally published in 1847. The story follows the titular characters, Prince Hempseed and his younger sister, as they embark on a...

The Adventures and Experiences of Biddy Dorking is a novel written by Mrs. S. C. Hall in 1858. The story follows the life of a young girl named Biddy Dorking as she navigates the challenges of growing up in Victorian England. Biddy is raised in poverty...

The Adventures of Dick Boldhero in Search of His Uncle: Or Dangers and Difficulties Overcome is a novel written by Peter Parley and published in 1845. The story follows the journey of the titular character, Dick Boldhero, as he sets out to find his...

The Adventures of a Little French Boy is a classic children's book written by French author Alfred De Brehat and first published in 1866. The book follows the adventures of a young boy named Paul as he explores the world around him, encountering a...

The Adventures Of A Fly is a classic children's book written by James Burns Publisher in 1847. The story follows the journey of a curious and adventurous fly as she explores the world around her. From the safety of her home in a garden to the bustling...

Tales and Adventures for the Young is a collection of stories written by various authors and published by Thomas Laurie in 1869. The book is aimed at young readers and contains a variety of tales ranging from adventure stories to moral fables. The...

Miss Trouble-The-House: And Her Adventures is a novel written by Sarah M. S. Pereira and published in 1877. The story follows the titular character, Miss Trouble-The-House, as she embarks on a series of exciting and sometimes dangerous adventures. Miss...

""Five Little Starrs In An Island Cabin"" is a children's book written by Lillian Elizabeth Roy and published in 1914. The story follows five siblings, the Starrs, who spend their summer vacation in a cabin on an island. The children have various...

First At The North Pole: Or Two Boys In The Arctic Circle is a classic adventure novel written by Edward Stratemeyer and first published in 1909. The story follows the journey of two young boys, Fred and Joe, who set out on a daring expedition to reach...

Clever Jake, his brave and curious little brother Max, and their dad were ready for a fun vacation-they didn't know that the little Greek town of Katakolon had secrets hidden in its morning fog. On the morning the family arrived, Jake and Max met the...

Annabelle is a teen-aged girl who feels like a misfit most of the time. Her difficulties with friendship and trust are put fully to the test when she discovers a dragon hiding in the woods behind her home, and a strange and powerful bond forms between...

Marty the house martin sets off on his journey north for the summer, but along the way, he encounters unexpected difficulties and becomes separated from his fellow travellers. Alone and facing numerous challenges, Marty must find a way to survive on his...

Step into the enchanted realm of Martin Exploring: A Stoic & Prehistoric Journey where the power of a child's imagination brings toys to life and blends dreams with reality. Meet Martin, an eight-year-old boy whose ordinary day takes an extraordinary...

Cal Garrick, a simple stableboy, dreams of a life beyond his idyllic village - one of adventure and renown.His world is soon turned upside down when his life is saved by a mysterious stranger belonging to an old order of peacekeepers who fell from grace...

The Enchanted House Chronicles: Sisters, Secrets and Sorcery is a laugh-out-loud tale of adventure and magic, focusing on the lives of three sisters during the Second World War. It is the first novel in 'The Enchanted House Chronicles', a series of five...

Help Bee, a polite little ant, as he asks for the readers help to find his way to the end of the book. This interactive story is perfect for engaging toddlers in early reading by including them in the adventure. The open ended narrative of this story...