Action & Adventure

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnatses. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake....

"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. Only four children—two boys and two girls—succeed....

Can an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? Ben Ripley sure hopes so - and his life may depend on it....

Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility....

When Ben gets kicked out of the CIA's spy school, he enrolls with the enemy....

In this sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies stages a rescue in Rome in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne.

Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” in the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series!

In the heart of the mystical Whimsy Woods, a treasure lies hidden, not of gold or jewels, but a secret that could transform the very essence of the forest. Puddin, a kind and clumsy Golden Retriever, and Cookies, a sharp-witted and elegant cat, embark on a perilous journey to uncover this treasure.

The City Spies are ready for their next mission—once again using their unique skills and ability to infiltrate places adults can’t. The sinister Umbra has their sights set on recruiting a North Korean nuclear physicist by any means necessary....

Stranded in Mexico after nearly capturing the leaders of SPYDER, 13-year-old Ben Ripley desperately needs to take a shower. But even more so, he and his spy school friends need to come up with a new plan to defeat their enemies, their only clue a key that opens...something....

Dive into an enchanting underwater world with Caster and Onni in this captivating tale of friendship, courage, and adventure. When a mysterious call echoes through their peaceful Coral Village, these two brave friends set off on a perilous journey to answer its plea.

With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life getting back to normal, or as normal as possible when you’re a superspy in training. Until someone bombs the CIA conference room next door....

Twelve-year-old Ben Ripley is not exactly the best student spy school has ever seen - he keeps flunking Advanced Self Preservation. But outside of class, Ben is pretty great at staying alive....

Ben Ripley’s longtime nemesis, Murray Hill, has put a price on Ben’s head and accused him of being at the center of a conspiracy on the internet. Now Ben finds himself in his greatest danger yet, on the run from both assassins and conspiracy theorists....

Ben goes undercover in the White House to take on a SPYDER operative determined to assassinate the president....

When Kuro, an intelligent and agile red panda, and his loyal brown squirrel friend, Tika, discover an ancient map leading to a mysterious cave, they embark on an exciting adventure.

Ben Ripley has been caught in the snares of SPYDER more than once and knows to be suspicious of anything that seems too good to be true. So when Murray Hill offers to hand over the SPYDER elite, Ben knows there must be something going on. But his hesitation doesn’t stop the assignment....

Picket, Heather, Jo, and your favorite Green Ember heroes are back for a thrilling new adventure. In the days after their arrival at Halfwind Citadel, the friends are caught up in a desperate fight for the cause.

He wasn't born with the name Maniac Magee. He came into this world named Jeffrey Lionel Magee, but when his parents died and his life changed, so did his name...

There's been a brutal murder on the ranch, and it's up to Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, to conduct the investigation....

Something strange is happening at the Clarksville City Zoo. Late at night, monkeys are scaling the walls and searching the neighborhood—but what are they looking for....

Thanks to the evidence Ben uncovered in his investigation of the Croatoan, the CIA has tracked his nemesis, Murray Hill, to Central America, where they believe he is boarding the world’s biggest cruise ship, The Emperor of the Seas, on its maiden voyage around the world....

Hank conducts defensive maneuvers against an attacking silver monster bird. But the trouble really begins when Hank is stricken with a terrible case of "Eye-Croserosis"....

When the hunt for the 39 clues leads 14-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, to Japan, their only chance to find the third Clue seems to lie with their unreliable uncle....

After camping in Rocky Mountain National Park, Jake and his friends travel to the Great Sand Dunes in southern Colorado. Exploring the heart of the dunes, they stumble upon something both unexpected and dangerous....

When Kuro, an intelligent and agile red panda, and his loyal brown squirrel friend, Tika, discover an ancient map leading to a mysterious cave, they embark on an exciting adventure. Overcoming trials of fire, water, and earth, they encounter strange creatures and solve ancient riddles. This thrilling journey reveals to them that true treasure lies not in gold, but in knowledge and the bonds of friendship.

Didiw and Endie venture into an enchanting forest near their home, where they meet a tiny fairy in need of help to rescue her friends from a fearsome creature lurking in the woods. As they embark on this challenging journey, they learn valuable lessons about bravery, kindness, and the importance of helping others. Join them in their courageous quest as they face the monster and discover the true power of friendship and compassion.

In the heart of the mystical Whimsy Woods, a treasure lies hidden, not of gold or jewels, but a secret that could transform the very essence of the forest. Puddin, a kind and clumsy Golden Retriever, and Cookies, a sharp-witted and elegant cat, embark on a perilous journey to uncover this treasure. They face treacherous trials, solve perplexing riddles, and confront formidable foes.

Dive into an enchanting underwater world with Caster and Onni in this captivating tale of friendship, courage, and adventure. When a mysterious call echoes through their peaceful Coral Village, these two brave friends set off on a perilous journey to answer its plea. Along the way, they'll encounter a giant lobster guarding ancient secrets, navigate a treacherous whirlpool, and restore light to a forgotten underwater cave. But as they venture deeper into the unknown, they'll discover that a greater darkness lurks beneath the surface, threatening to engulf their beloved ocean.

A missing memory. A brainy sidekick. A journey inside the mind. When 9-year-old science whiz Nettie Newton starts forgetting things—important things—she knows something’s not right. Her science fair project? Gone. Her best friend's birthday? Blanked. Even her favorite moments with Dad are slipping away. That’s when Brainiac, a floating, wisecracking sidekick, bursts from her science journal and reveals the truth: there’s a Memory Thief on the loose... inside her mind. To save her memories—and herself—Nettie must shrink down, suit up, and journey deep into the magical world of ...

The Lost Book of Oakwood is a captivating middle-grade mystery that follows four young friends on an exciting adventure in their small town of Oakwood. When a valuable book of local legends disappears from the town library, Maya, Leo, Alice, and Sam take it upon themselves to solve the case. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover clues about a legendary book that may hold secrets to Oakwood's past. With a cast of intriguing characters including the nervous librarian Mr. Abernathy, the enigmatic historian Professor Lind, and the suspicious Mayor Thompson, the young detectives ...

Although the adventurous Brim family are scattered around the world, they have one thing in common. It is the amazing Great Aunt Alicia and her two crazy Dalmatian dogs. But trying to find out what makes her tick is proving impossible. She always seems to be doing something scary somewhere else in the world. The adults just clam up when the kids ask questions! But could a breakthrough be just round the corner?

An Adventure Beyond Time and Space When brothers Jacob and Isaac go on a school excursion to the Great Pyramid of Giza, they have no idea that they’re about to unlock a secret hidden beneath the sands for thousands of years. What starts as a typical sightseeing trip quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime when they stumble upon an underground chamber filled with glowing alien symbols, mysterious artifacts, and a strange frequency that changes everything. With every step deeper into the pyramid, the boys uncover secrets of an ancient civilization that might not be entirely human. As...

Cassia Thorne leads a double life. In one she is a respectable young music teacher for the children of the elite. In another, she sells ballads on the streets and spends her evenings locked up in Fleet Prison. When the Bartholomew Fair comes to town, it brings joy to the city but also rumours of children going missing off the streets of London. With the help of a young pickpocket, Teo and her friend Felix, Cassia starts to investigate these disappearances.

The Lost Puppy Mystery - A Heartwarming Adventure in Problem-Solving for Children Ages 4-9 Discover the Perfect Short Story to Teach Children Teamwork, Critical Thinking, and Empathy The Lost Puppy Mystery from the beloved "What Shall We Do Today" series follows three young friends—Imani, Tommy, and Maya—as they embark on an exciting adventure to find Mr. Ramos's missing puppy, Melody. This engaging children's story combines the thrill of solving a neighborhood mystery with valuable lessons about friendship, resourcefulness, and community. Why Parents and Teachers Love This Book: ...

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"The Haunted House on the Lake" is a captivating bedtime storybook that takes young readers on an enchanting journey into a world of mystery and magic. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque lakeside town, the story unfolds with rich detail and vivid imagery, drawing readers into a realm where secrets lurk in every shadow and adventure awaits around every corner.

Billy, who lives in the town of Stony Brook, is having a miserable summer. Firstly, she's having a fight with her best friend, Dev. Secondly, it looks like her mums might have to sell their antique shop. And thirdly and perhaps worst of all, her goldfish Hepzibah has died (she killed it). But when Billy happens across some unusual spectacles through which she can not only see but hear ghosts–things take a spectral turn.

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In The Mystery of the Broken Word, siblings Ethan and Emma embark on a thrilling journey to uncover the mystery of a Bible found in their small town’s church, its pages inexplicably jumbled and unreadable. As they dive deeper into the Bible’s strange origins, they uncover dark secrets tied to Pastor James’ family and a centuries-old curse plaguing the town.