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....

Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks....

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....

In the ninth novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing elephant and clear his friend of vandalism.

Morrigan Crow and her best friend Hawthorne Swift are now proud scholars in the elite Wundrous Society, but life is far from perfect. Does Morrigan have what it takes to prove that she belongs in the Society? Listen to learn more....

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

Ben Ripley is recruited for a top secret mission to bring down his nemesis, Murray Hill, once and for all. But when things go horribly wrong, Ben ends up lost in an extremely dangerous wilderness with Murray—and confronting a new, devious enemy—with none of his friends to help him.

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....

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....

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"....

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....

Brother detectives Frank and Joe cook up a new case as a series of accidents threatens a remote island in the 22nd book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series....

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

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!

The City Spies head to the Big Apple when a credible threat is made to a young climate activist who is scheduled to speak in front of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.

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....

In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti!

Things are looking pretty bleak for Hank the Cowdog. First he gets sick on poisoned bacon grease....

In the thirteenth book in Stuart Gibbs’s New York Times bestselling Spy School series, superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley goes off the grid to eliminate a cybersecurity threat.

They said his uncle Ian died in a car accident. Alex Rider knows that's a lie, and the bullet holes in his uncle's car confirm the truth....

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 Pleakley learns of a mosquito sanctuary in West Virginia, he convinces his ‘ohana to embark on a road trip so he can continue his audio-journal study into Earth’s most important species—and prove to Jumba that he is a real scientist. But they quickly realize that everything is not as it seems. Confronted with suspicious scientists, rumors of a mosquito cryptid terrorizing their campsite, and a new friend in need, it will take all of their investigative skills—and a little hypnotism—to get to the bottom of this Mansquito mystery.

Ana and Vladimir are just two children... but one day, their lives change forever. A red balloon floating above a busy market becomes the sign of an unsettling adventure. Ana is drawn into a world where shadows seem to breathe and grimy walls tell stories of fear. Cellars, creeping footsteps, a rusty nail like a sword—everything weaves together in a tale full of poetry and tension, about hope, survival, and a friendship that shines through even the deepest gloom. From the darkness of captivity to the light of a sunny park, The Red Balloon is a journey for all ages — a sensitive, ...

Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, where mist clings to the trees and old mines whisper secrets through the stone, a boy and his beagle stumble upon something that was never meant to be found. Calvin Hale didn’t expect adventure when he arrived in Black Hollow—just a quiet visit to a family friend and maybe a peek into a real coal mine. But what starts as a curiosity quickly spirals into a mystery that’s been buried for generations. Together with Pudge, his fearless and loyal companion, Calvin uncovers a hidden shaft, a forgotten tragedy, and a force that remembers everything. ...

Adjustable text for any device — great for read-aloud, dyslexia-friendly formatting, and screen readers. Celebrating 20 years of Bugville Critters! Buster Bee dreams of big adventures... and one nap later, he gets the biggest one of all. When Buster nods off in front of an explorer movie, he wakes up in a buzzing, booby-trapped dreamscape—as Buster Buzzstone, bug archaeologist extraordinaire! In this action-packed, imagination-fueled dream adventure, Buster must: • Navigate ancient ruins and honey-slick hallways • Dodge traps (and rival treasure hunters!) • Outwit the sneaky Wasp ...

4 Baby Zeke adventures in one book! In this collection of Baby Zeke books, Zeke and Otis have all sorts of adventures, including solving a mystery, confronting a mysterious villager, and helping Sandy the baby husk find the "sand of life" to save her grandmother. And, more than that, Baby Zeke might have finally found love....

Three brave, adventurous 12 year old kids embark on a quest to solve the mystery around the disappearance of a missing person. They discover clues, secret passages and hidden danger. Will they become heroes or victims of Hawthorne Manor? There is a vocabulary list with definitions in the back of the book, and a support website where you can download the vocabulary and crossword puzzles.

Curious Kali invites young readers into a magical journey driven by the fearless wonder of a 9-year-old girl. When Kali discovers a mysterious map tucked inside her grandmother’s attic, it launches her into a series of whimsical adventures that unfold across enchanted forests, glowing lantern festivals, echoing mountains, and starlit observatories. Along the way, she’s guided by magical creatures, ancient riddles, and the quiet power of curiosity itself. This heartwarming middle-grade fantasy is perfect for children ages 8–12 who love stories about brave girls, magical puzzles, and ...

Abigail and Jamie are best mates in primary school. When Jamie moves with his family to Germany, Abi misses him but life goes on and she soon forgets about him. Seven years later, now a teenager and the only significant cultural icon in a village boasting thirty-odd houses, a pub and a single shop that doesn’t even sell foaming beauty wash, Abi sees Jamie dancing in the crowd at a pop festival. But on greeting him, she is surprised and disappointed when he doesn't recognise her or even remember her name. The Entryphone buzzer sounded and the gate swung open ... my head began to feel heavy...

Half-siren Elvira Vance doesn’t trust outsiders. Especially not the human detective who’s been hired to investigate the disappearances of a chupacabra and the crown for the Marfa Monster Festival. While humans are convinced the monster skipped town with the crown, Elvira knows there’s more to the story. As the daughter of Vince Vance—founder of Vince Vance’s Vintage Trailer Park Inn for Monsters—Elvira cares too much about her home to let this mystery go unsolved.

Welcome, foolish mortals, to Disney Press’ spookiest series yet: Tales from the Haunted Mansion! Based on the attractions from the Disney Parks, each book tells the terrifying tales of some of the Haunted Mansion’s 999 ghosts.