RECOMMENDEDREADS YFFICTION:ACTION/ADVENTURE
YFKING, S
TheSecret
Explorersand theDesert Disappearance
SJKing
YFTARS, L
ISurvived:The GreatAlaska Earthquake, 1964
LaurenTarshis
Filled with both facts and adventure, this nature-themed story follows biology explorer Leah and marine expert Connor as they set off into the Mexican desert where they must rescue a pack of wolf cubs while steering clear of dust storms.
One day, Mac receives a telephone call from the Queen of England, recruiting him to find the the Coronation Spoon)and so Mac embarks on his first adventure as a secret agent--with the assurance that the Queen will give him a note excusing him from school.
The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.
YFCHAR, K
TheEmber Stone
KatrinaCharman
When a powerful vulture uses dark magic and an army of spies to attack the magical land of Perodia, a tiny owl, his squirrel best friend and a lone surviving firehawk become their home's unlikely defenders.
YFOSBO, M
MagicTree House:
Dinosaurs BeforeDark
MaryPope
Osborne
Where did the tree house come from?
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark ... or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?
YFSTIL, G
LostTreasure ofthe EmeraldEye
Geronimo Stilton
When Geronimo's sister, Thea, discovers an old, mysterious map showing a secret treasure hidden on a faraway island, the gang of the "Rodent's gazette" is dragged into a treasure hunt.
YFHEAP, H
HarryHeape IndianaBones
Indiana Bones is a shaggy dog with a difference. He's got superpowers and can sniff out criminals and - with his young friend and owner Aisha - solve mysteries that would flummox the world's more expert detectives!
Zeus, a tiny hamster who believes he is the king of the gods, must find the legendary "Golden Fleas" and solidify his position before the other animals at Mount Olympus Pet Center rebel.
YFHOPP, A
AdaHopper Marchofthe MiniBeasts
Three second-graders who love science get thrown in a wild spiral of adventures after meeting their reclusive neighbor, Dr. Gustav Bunsen. When Dr. Bunsen's growth ray hits a crate of animal figurines, the toys not only start growing, but also come to life.
Midknights
LincolnPeirce
Max and a group of friends dubbed the Midknights go on a quest to rescue the Kingdom of Byjovia from the mean King Gastley!
DelaCosta Welcometothe Island YFCOST, D
Eight-year-old Isla Verde loves living on the ever-adventurous island of Sol with her best friend, a gecko named Fitz, but when a new girl moves next door, Isla has a hard time keeping her big secret--that she can talk to animals!
EricLuper TheMysterious Moonstone YFLUPE, E
When Cleo and Evan go undercover to help a rookie detective interview a mansion full of suspects, nothing is as it seems. They must catch the crook -- and find the right key -- or they could be trapped inside this mystery forever...
NancyE. Krulik IWantMy Mummy! YFKRUL, N
Learning is an adventure in Ms. Frogbottom's class, because she's got a magic map - one that takes her students all over the world to battle with mythical monsters no one believes are real.
Five young Minecraft players in the real world find themselves transported inside the game they love. But now it's not a game--and they will have to use everything they know to explore, build, and survive!
When Jamie and Tess discover a secret cave that lets them travel back to the time of the dinosaurs, a whole world of adventure awaits them. It's amazing, but dangerous, too! They'll definitely need help from their friends in the Dinosaur Club.