Adventure


Operation Red Jericho

Tim Golden | 07 May 2012
This book presents the start of an adventure for a brother and sister in their teens.

The Four Adventures of Richard Hannay

Tim Golden | 26 April 2012
To trap a brilliant German, Richard Hannay has to pose as a pacifist.

Second Fiddle

Clare Cannon | 21 April 2012
A beautiful story of friendship, of heroism, of art, music, culture and creativity all threaded together in one amazing adventure.

Moonfleet

Tim Golden | 30 March 2012
A tale in the mould of Stevenson or Scott.

The Boy Soldier Series

Tim Golden | 05 February 2012
Standard military thriller requiring little interference from the reader's intelligence.

Maximum Ride Series

Tim Golden | 23 January 2012
In spite of my mild scorn, I have enjoyed this series.

Artemis Fowl Series

Maryana Garcia | 29 December 2011
Artemis Fowl is a genius...a criminal genius.

The Adventures of the Borrowers

Tim Golden | 22 December 2011
Have you ever wondered what happens to the odds and ends you lose around the house?

Heart of a Samurai

Jennifer Minicus | 28 October 2011
A Newberry Honor book based on a true story.

The Highwayman’s Footsteps

Maryana Garcia | 02 October 2011
A book inspired by Alfred Noyes' poem.

The Lantern Bearers

Tim Golden | 28 September 2011
Aquila's soul-searching travels conclude Sutlciff's Roman Britain Trilogy.

Airman

Maryana Garcia | 19 September 2011
Conor Broekhart was born to fly.

Jimmy Coates Series

Tim Golden | 11 August 2011
Jimmy Coates is an ordinary eleven-year-old until...

Get Into the Classics Series

Jennifer Minicus | 10 August 2011
Here is another time travel series.

Banner in the Sky

Jennifer Minicus | 03 August 2011
Every sixteen-year-old has a dream.

Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves

Tim Golden | 07 July 2011
An enthusiastic youngster turns hero when he discovers a plot to sabotage his father's airship.

The Time Pirate

Jennifer Minicus | 14 June 2011
Nick McIver is traveling through time again...

Three Tales of My Father’s Dragon

Jennifer Minicus | 09 June 2011
I never knew that dragons ate tangerine skins.

Trash: a great read for teens and young adults

Clare Cannon | 29 May 2011
A compelling story that will stay with you long after you finish it.

The Silver Branch

Tim Golden | 09 May 2011
Rome's control over Britain is swaying in this sequel to "The Eagle".

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