Results for adventure
Age 12+Leviathan
One of the best fantasies of 2009 is also low on violence.
Review Date: 11/11/2009- Age 3+
Harry and Horsie
Real hero of this sweet tale is the retro comic book art.
Review Date: 10/7/2009
Age 10+Treasure Island
The granddaddy of kids' adventures -- a classic.
Review Date: 7/23/2009
Age 9+Stone Rabbit #1: BC Mambo
Lots of action but weak plot in this wacky graphic novel.
Review Date: 3/27/2009
Age 9+Once Upon a Time in the North
Brief, action-packed prequel to popular series.
Review Date: 4/20/2008
Age 7+Nim's Island
Lighthearted, satisfying survival story.
Review Date: 3/16/2008
Age 13+The White Darkness
Verbose but fascinating Antarctic survival.
Review Date: 2/3/2008
Age 9+The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio
Author's last is a rousing, delightful adventure.
Review Date: 1/27/2008
Age 7+The Worst Witch at School
Too young for Harry? Try this fun witch series.
Review Date: 8/10/2007
Age 11+Evil Genius
Complex, engrossing tale of a criminal prodigy.
Review Date: 4/23/2007
Age 4+Jane and the Magician
Jane, the dragon-riding knight, saves the magic.
Review Date: 3/26/2007
Age 4+Jane and the Dragon
Girl-knight story is predictable but enchanting.
Review Date: 3/16/2007
Age 14+Runaway
Homeless at 12; a poignant read for mature teens.
Review Date: 1/4/2007
Age 8+The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls
Fun page-turner weaves in some ruby slipper magic.
Review Date: 1/3/2007
Age 10+Operation Typhoon Shore (Guild of Specialists, Book 2)
Intelligent, edge-of-your-seat adventure.
Review Date: 11/26/2006
Age 12+Chew on This
Fast Food Nation for kids is quite meaty.
Review Date: 5/12/2006
Age 11+Hatchet
Hold on tight for an intense tale of survival.
Review Date: 1/24/2006
Age 11+The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
Likable loser must save world. For tweens.
Review Date: 1/17/2006
Age 11+Capt. Hook : The Adventures of a Notorious Youth
Exciting but violent -- not for sensitive kids.
Review Date: 11/14/2005
Age 10+Operation Red Jericho (The Guild of Specialists, Book 1)
A top-notch, old-fashioned, rip-roaring adventure.
Review Date: 10/20/2005
Age 11+Stormbreaker (Alex Rider Adventures, Book 1)
British teen spy saves England in thriller!
Review Date: 9/11/2005
Age 9+The Cay
Powerful shipwreck story has anti-racism message..
Review Date: 5/31/2005
Age 9+North to Freedom
Hard to put down, and harder to forget.
Review Date: 1/13/2005
Age 9+From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Attention to detail makes adventure satisfying.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 9+Fish: a Novel
Aid-worker family races to safety ahead of war.
Review Date: 8/23/2004
Age 9+The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3)
The least subtle book thus far in the series.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 9+The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1)
A cliff-hanging adventure wrapped in black humor.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 9+The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 2)
A clever, suspenseful mystery in series.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Age 6+Kenny's Window
Challenging book makes readers think.
Review Date: 3/10/2004
Age 13+Far North
Popular adventure-survival book kids love.
Review Date: 3/10/2004
Age 9+Holes
Humorous and moving story has an edge.
Review Date: 3/10/2004
Age 11+Jumping Off to Freedom
Young adult fiction about life in Cuba.
Review Date: 9/16/2003
Age 4+Curious George (2006)
George's antics will have kids laughing.
Review Date: 9/11/2003
Age 9+The Cricket in Times Square
Absorbing tale of a very talented cricket.
Review Date: 9/8/2003
Age 10+The Maldonado Miracle
Mature content makes this best for older kids.
Review Date: 8/28/2003
Age 11+Voyage of the Frog
Harrowing adventure good for reluctant readers.
Review Date: 8/27/2003
Age 5+The Great Poochini
Pun-filled, engaging adventure.
Review Date: 8/27/2003
Age 10+Island of the Blue Dolphins
A smart girl learns how to survive alone.
Review Date: 8/27/2003
Age 10+Julie of the Wolves
Cultural themes enrich thought-provoking saga.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 9+The Incredible Journey
A clever story and evocative writing.
Review Date: 8/13/2003
Age 6+Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride: Based on a True Story
Amelia Earhart & Eleanor Roosevelt's 1933 flight.
Review Date: 7/17/2003
Age 4+The Gardener
A tale of hope to treasure.
Review Date: 6/26/2003
