Adventure


A Modern Epic Poem

Tim Golden | 07 May 2013
A story of one man's redemption.

In Defence of Fantasy

Clare Cannon | 26 April 2013
Many people tell me they don't have time for fantasy. They prefer to keep their mind in the 'real world'.

The Adventures of Richard Hannay

Tim Golden | 16 April 2013
A quintessential spy story.

The Thief Lord

Tim Golden | 18 March 2013
A story about a group of children and how they survive in Venice.

Book Reviews

Need a Laugh?

Clare Cannon | 11 March 2013
This is the funniest, cleverest, most entertaining story I've read in ages. Keep the tissues handy, because it will have you crying with laughter.

Time Stops For No Mouse

Tim Golden | 15 February 2013
Hermux is a watchmaker living a quiet existence.

Navigating Early

Jennifer Minicus | 02 February 2013
A story of friendship, forgiveness and adventure.

The Brotherband Chronicles

Tim Golden | 25 January 2013
Hal is the classic underdog-come-good.

Airborn Series

Tim Golden | 31 October 2012
An enjoyable adventure

Young Sherlock Holmes Series

Tim Golden | 19 August 2012
Alex Rider in a deerstalker, anyone?

The Unfortunate Son

Jennifer Minicus | 03 August 2012
The Count de Muguet was a cruel man.

The Prisoner of Zenda

Tim Golden | 20 July 2012
A swashbuckling adventure with a dashing hero, a bearded villain, and a lovely heroine.

Book Reviews

Video Review: Holiday Reading for Teens and Young Adults

Clare Cannon | 29 June 2012
Entertaining summer (or winter) reading for the holidays.

Peter Raven: Under Fire

Tim Golden | 26 June 2012
There's action, there's romance, there's an insanely villainous count.

The Winged Watchman

Margaret Hannon | 16 June 2012
A story of patriotism, faith and family.

The Invisible Detective Series

Tim Golden | 06 June 2012
Arthur Drake discovers his counterpart's diary in an antiques shop in the late 20th century.

Gone Away Lake

Jennifer Minicus | 02 June 2012
A delightfully innocent story.

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.

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