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....

It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Guts, glory, danger, and sacrifice are all in a day's work for Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security....

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.

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....

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....

Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” in the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series!

With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life getting back to normal, or as normal as possible when you’re a superspy in training. Until someone bombs the CIA conference room next door....

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.

In the eleventh book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley goes on a rescue mission when one of his own is abducted from a remote Alaskan training facility.

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

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

Meet Theodore Boone. In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only 13 years old, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them....

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 Ripley has been caught in the snares of SPYDER more than once and knows to be suspicious of anything that seems too good to be true. So when Murray Hill offers to hand over the SPYDER elite, Ben knows there must be something going on. But his hesitation doesn’t stop the assignment....

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....

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!

Amy and Dan Cahill discover that their family was one of the most powerful in human history....

Picket, Heather, Jo, and your favorite Green Ember heroes are back for a thrilling new adventure. In the days after their arrival at Halfwind Citadel, the friends are caught up in a desperate fight for the cause.

The City Spies are ready for their next mission—once again using their unique skills and ability to infiltrate places adults can’t. The sinister Umbra has their sights set on recruiting a North Korean nuclear physicist by any means necessary....

Using a cutting-edge technology called DHI, Finn Whitman, an Orlando teen, and four other kids are transformed into hologram projections that guide guests through the park....

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.

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.

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.

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....

Alicia y Tom, dos amigos con una curiosidad insaciable, descubren un misterioso mensaje que los conduce a unos extraños códigos, poniendo a prueba su ingenio y valentía. Pero cuidado: no están solos; un malvado científico se convierte en una peligrosa amenaza.

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. ...

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...

Thirteen-year-old Emma never wanted the gift of seeing Earthbound spirits, but since she could see them, her Grandma Helen told her she should use her gift to help others. Now that she is living in a haunted town, unexpected ghosts pop up everywhere she goes. Emma and her friends, Mark and Calliope encounter the Earthbound spirit of a ruthless pirate at the beach. Emma has to figure out how to find out why he remains Earthbound so she can get him to cross over and leave the inn guests alone. Is there really a treasure buried nearby? Only the pirate knows the truth.

Welcome to the weirdest school year of Hector P. Blart’s life. One minute he’s just a regular 11-year-old trying to survive spelling tests and mystery meat lunches. The next? He’s dodging cursed homework assignments, haunted lockers, and a ghost substitute teacher who hasn’t checked out since the ‘90s. Oh, and let’s not forget Slime—the bookworm who’s literally a worm and may or may not eat overdue library cards. This is a suspense-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure perfect for boys (and brave girls) ages 9–12—or anyone with a 5th-grade reading comprehension level who ...

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.

The Fairies find a portal in the Bramble House, and a magial cat has a secret. The village of Fig Willow prepare for the Country Fair. Early on, they discover that the Butter Spirits are on their way to their land of Fairywick to do some mischief when they get there. There are heroes, and a special Wizard and Shaman that come to their aid. And a special baby dragon that lends a hand as well. The series inspires children to value their families, be true to friends, and to be good caretakers of the earth. Fig Willow is a cozy fae village within the boundaries of the enchanted land of ...

"Mystery Adventurers: The Secret of the Abandoned Mansion" is a thrilling and captivating children's mystery book that follows the daring escapades of a group of friends in the small town of Maplewood. When their friend Tommy mysteriously disappears, Lily, Ben, and Emma embark on a heart-pounding journey to unravel the secrets of an ancient mansion and its hidden treasure. As they navigate ancient puzzles, sinister adversaries, and eerie legends, the friends demonstrate unwavering teamwork and courage to save their friend and protect the treasure from falling into the wrong hands.

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.

The Squishmallow Code: a hidden code. A adventure mystery plush. A race against time. Jaylin Carter is an 11-year-old Squishmallow superfan, and she’s determined to find the rarest plush ever released. But when she stumbles upon a mysterious Squishmallow with a secret QR code, everything changes. Scanning the code unlocks a cryptic message that sends her and her best friend, Broke, on the adventure action of a lifetime!

WonderWhirl Chronicles: A Journey of Mystery and Imagination is an electrifying adventure that blends fantasy, mystery, and thrilling suspense into a thrilling experience for listeners of all ages! Perfect for fans of fantasy novels, mystery books, and adventure books for kids 9-12, this unforgettable tale will transport you into a world where stories come to life and the past holds secrets waiting to be uncovered.