Adventure!! Perhaps my favorite genre... I love not knowing what is going to happen. I love surprise endings! Some of these books are super-on-the-edge-of-your-seat-drama and others are just adventure! Let me know what you think about these books...
IQ #3: Kitty Hawk by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure
Summary: This picks up where book 2 leaves off - I don't want to spoil book 2, so you won't find much detail here... Just remember that Q and Angie, along with the S.O.S. (Some old Spy) crew are trying to keep the world safe...
Review: I was anxiously awaiting the publishing of this book... It's good, but not really, really good. If you've already read books 1 and 2, you have to read this one. But I still think #1 is the best! So... I give it a 4 out of 5
Genre: Adventure
Summary: This picks up where book 2 leaves off - I don't want to spoil book 2, so you won't find much detail here... Just remember that Q and Angie, along with the S.O.S. (Some old Spy) crew are trying to keep the world safe...
Review: I was anxiously awaiting the publishing of this book... It's good, but not really, really good. If you've already read books 1 and 2, you have to read this one. But I still think #1 is the best! So... I give it a 4 out of 5
The Name of this Book is a Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch
Genre: Adventure, mystery and funny
Summary: Two kids are trying to solve the mystery of a dead magician and stop two evil people who are searching for the secret of immortality. This takes them on a crazy adventure full of twists and turns.
Review: It took me a little while to get the hang of how this author writes, but once I got used to the conversational style, I really liked the mystery part of it! I give it a 4 out of 5!
Genre: Adventure, mystery and funny
Summary: Two kids are trying to solve the mystery of a dead magician and stop two evil people who are searching for the secret of immortality. This takes them on a crazy adventure full of twists and turns.
Review: It took me a little while to get the hang of how this author writes, but once I got used to the conversational style, I really liked the mystery part of it! I give it a 4 out of 5!
And Then Everything Unraveled by Jennifer Sturman
Genre: Mystery and romance
Summary: Delia's mom is considered dead when her ship mysteriously disappears off the coast of Antarctica. So, she goes to live with her aunt in New York City. Delia doesn't believe her mom is dead, so she tries to find out the truth. Meanwhile, she is enrolled in a posh private school and has to get used to "life" in a new place.
Review: I loved this book... I like the romance and the mystery. I can't wait to read the sequel! I give this book a 4.5 out of 5.
Genre: Mystery and romance
Summary: Delia's mom is considered dead when her ship mysteriously disappears off the coast of Antarctica. So, she goes to live with her aunt in New York City. Delia doesn't believe her mom is dead, so she tries to find out the truth. Meanwhile, she is enrolled in a posh private school and has to get used to "life" in a new place.
Review: I loved this book... I like the romance and the mystery. I can't wait to read the sequel! I give this book a 4.5 out of 5.
Theodore Boone: Abduction By John Grisham
Genre: Mystery (sort of ) and realistic fiction (sort of)
Summary: April is missing and Theo and his uncle need to figure out who took her and where she is!
Review: 4 out of 5... It was pretty good - but I was also a little disappointed. I wanted to hear about the trial and this book doesn't offer any tidbits! But aside from that... it's worth the read!
Genre: Mystery (sort of ) and realistic fiction (sort of)
Summary: April is missing and Theo and his uncle need to figure out who took her and where she is!
Review: 4 out of 5... It was pretty good - but I was also a little disappointed. I wanted to hear about the trial and this book doesn't offer any tidbits! But aside from that... it's worth the read!
Buried Alive by Gloria Skurzynski
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Jack and Ashley look forward to going to Denali National Park in Alaska. Their mom is going to study wolverines and their dad will be taking pictures. The family brings, Nicky, a boy from Philadelphia with some big secrets. The three kids end up in stranded in the middle of nowhere and have to survive an avalanche.
Review: 4 out of 5 stars. The survival aspect is great, but some parts of the story could have been more developed. I also feel like the ending came too quickly. But it's still worth reading - especially if you like adventure.
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Jack and Ashley look forward to going to Denali National Park in Alaska. Their mom is going to study wolverines and their dad will be taking pictures. The family brings, Nicky, a boy from Philadelphia with some big secrets. The three kids end up in stranded in the middle of nowhere and have to survive an avalanche.
Review: 4 out of 5 stars. The survival aspect is great, but some parts of the story could have been more developed. I also feel like the ending came too quickly. But it's still worth reading - especially if you like adventure.
Lost in the River of Grass by Ginny Rorby
Genre: Adventure!!
Summary: While on a field trip to the Everglades, Sarah sneaks off and goes on an airboat ride. They end up stranded in the Everglades and have to walk 10 miles in to safety. That doesn't seem that far... but it is when you are in the swampy, marshy, Everglades!!
Review: I give this book a 5 out of 5! It is an Everglades version of Hatchet... I loved it and couldn't put it down!!!
Genre: Adventure!!
Summary: While on a field trip to the Everglades, Sarah sneaks off and goes on an airboat ride. They end up stranded in the Everglades and have to walk 10 miles in to safety. That doesn't seem that far... but it is when you are in the swampy, marshy, Everglades!!
Review: I give this book a 5 out of 5! It is an Everglades version of Hatchet... I loved it and couldn't put it down!!!
Hide and Seek by Katy Grant
Genre: Adventure and Realistic Fiction
Summary: When Chase goes geocaching in the remote mountains in Arizona, he finds a message that says, "Need Food". As a result, he meets two boys who are in a dangerous situation and as Chase tries to help, he gets into some trouble too!
Review: 4.5 out of 5. This book is great and the ending is spectacular. I just had a little trouble getting started in the beginning!
Genre: Adventure and Realistic Fiction
Summary: When Chase goes geocaching in the remote mountains in Arizona, he finds a message that says, "Need Food". As a result, he meets two boys who are in a dangerous situation and as Chase tries to help, he gets into some trouble too!
Review: 4.5 out of 5. This book is great and the ending is spectacular. I just had a little trouble getting started in the beginning!
Take Me to the River by Will Hobbs
Genre: Action Adventure
Summary: Two cousins decide to go rafting on the Rio Grande river. Alone... without an adult or river guide. While rafting, they encounter a Mexican fugitive (murderer/kidnapper) and a tropical storm that makes the river very dangerous.
Review: I. Love. This. Book. Five out of 5!!!! It has everything I love - action, adventure, bad guys, and crazy danger!! If you liked Hatchet, you will love this!
Genre: Action Adventure
Summary: Two cousins decide to go rafting on the Rio Grande river. Alone... without an adult or river guide. While rafting, they encounter a Mexican fugitive (murderer/kidnapper) and a tropical storm that makes the river very dangerous.
Review: I. Love. This. Book. Five out of 5!!!! It has everything I love - action, adventure, bad guys, and crazy danger!! If you liked Hatchet, you will love this!
The School for Dangerous Girls by Eliot Schrefer
Genre: Realistic Fiction – Maybe adventure mystery
Summary: Angela's parents think she's on the road to ruin because she's dating a "bad boy." After her behavior gets too much for them, they ship her off to Hidden Oak where they rehabilitate "dangerous girls." Or do they?
Review: 4 out of 5- it’s pretty good, but the middle sometimes drags. Knowing that – power through because the ending is good!
Genre: Realistic Fiction – Maybe adventure mystery
Summary: Angela's parents think she's on the road to ruin because she's dating a "bad boy." After her behavior gets too much for them, they ship her off to Hidden Oak where they rehabilitate "dangerous girls." Or do they?
Review: 4 out of 5- it’s pretty good, but the middle sometimes drags. Knowing that – power through because the ending is good!
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen
Genre: Historical Fiction and Adventure
Summary: Samuel is 13 and lives in the British colony of Pennsylvania. His entire world is turned upside down when his village is invaded by the British. Samuel is inadvertently thrown into the middle of the Revolutionary War as he searches for his parents.
Review: I give this book a 5 out of 5. I learned more about the war than I remember from history. I love the personal angle of the book and believe it’s a must read!
Genre: Historical Fiction and Adventure
Summary: Samuel is 13 and lives in the British colony of Pennsylvania. His entire world is turned upside down when his village is invaded by the British. Samuel is inadvertently thrown into the middle of the Revolutionary War as he searches for his parents.
Review: I give this book a 5 out of 5. I learned more about the war than I remember from history. I love the personal angle of the book and believe it’s a must read!
Summer on the Moon by Adrian Fogelin
Genre: Realistic/urban fiction and adventure
Summary: Socko and his mother leave their cramped, unsafe inner city apartment and move to a house in a new suburban development where they plan to care for Socko's grumpy great-grandfather. When they arrive they discover that the rest of the homes are unfinished and that trouble has followed them.
Review: 4 out of 5 – the action is pretty good!
Genre: Realistic/urban fiction and adventure
Summary: Socko and his mother leave their cramped, unsafe inner city apartment and move to a house in a new suburban development where they plan to care for Socko's grumpy great-grandfather. When they arrive they discover that the rest of the homes are unfinished and that trouble has followed them.
Review: 4 out of 5 – the action is pretty good!
The Big Dip by Melanie Jackson
Genre: Adventure!
Summary: Joe just wanted to ride his favorite roller coaster. But he ends up involved in a murder mystery and his sister is kidnapped! Who is the good guy? Who is the bad guy? You can’t tell!!
Review: Five out of Five! You must read this book!!! It’s a quick read with twists and turns!!!
Genre: Adventure!
Summary: Joe just wanted to ride his favorite roller coaster. But he ends up involved in a murder mystery and his sister is kidnapped! Who is the good guy? Who is the bad guy? You can’t tell!!
Review: Five out of Five! You must read this book!!! It’s a quick read with twists and turns!!!
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 by Lauren Tarshis
Genre: Adventure and realistic fiction
Summary: Barry’s family tried to evacuate the Ninth Ward before Hurricane Katrina hit, but they didn’t make it. They end up on the roof of their house when the flooding hits, but Barry gets swept away by the water! This is his story of survival!
Review: 5 out of 5! Another must read book that will read really quickly!
Genre: Adventure and realistic fiction
Summary: Barry’s family tried to evacuate the Ninth Ward before Hurricane Katrina hit, but they didn’t make it. They end up on the roof of their house when the flooding hits, but Barry gets swept away by the water! This is his story of survival!
Review: 5 out of 5! Another must read book that will read really quickly!
Go Big or Go Home by Will Hobbs
Genre: Adventure and science fiction
Summary: A meteor lands in Brady’s bedroom and this meteor ends up giving Brady some pretty amazing sports and endurance abilities. However, something goes wrong and Brady’s life is in danger.
Review: Four out of five. It’s pretty good, but it took a little too long to get to the really, really good part!
Genre: Adventure and science fiction
Summary: A meteor lands in Brady’s bedroom and this meteor ends up giving Brady some pretty amazing sports and endurance abilities. However, something goes wrong and Brady’s life is in danger.
Review: Four out of five. It’s pretty good, but it took a little too long to get to the really, really good part!
Theodore Boone: The Accused (Book 3) by John Grisham
Genre: Adventure, mystery, realistic fiction
Summary: The city of Strattenburg is getting ready for the infamous trial of murder suspect Pete Duffy. However, Theo is facing his own troubles! It appears that someone is out to get him and has framed him for a major robbery. Can he prove his innocence when all signs are point ing to him?
Review: I give this book a 5 out of 5!! I loved it and couldn't put it down. In fact, I think I like it better than the first one! The story just gets better and better and I couldn't put it down until I found out what happened. I was a smidge disappointed that it didn't get into Pete Duffy's trial, but this was good enough of a distraction from that!!
Genre: Adventure, mystery, realistic fiction
Summary: The city of Strattenburg is getting ready for the infamous trial of murder suspect Pete Duffy. However, Theo is facing his own troubles! It appears that someone is out to get him and has framed him for a major robbery. Can he prove his innocence when all signs are point ing to him?
Review: I give this book a 5 out of 5!! I loved it and couldn't put it down. In fact, I think I like it better than the first one! The story just gets better and better and I couldn't put it down until I found out what happened. I was a smidge disappointed that it didn't get into Pete Duffy's trial, but this was good enough of a distraction from that!!
Jackie's Wild Seattle by Will Hobbs
Genre: Adventure and Realistic Fiction
Summary: Shannon and her brother Cody spend the summer in Seattle with their uncle who rescues wild animals. As the summer progresses, the adventures, the friendships and the rescues get crazier!
Review: I give this book a 4 out of 5. It's not action packed adventure, but there are some pretty cool moments. You will really, really love this book if you love animals.
Genre: Adventure and Realistic Fiction
Summary: Shannon and her brother Cody spend the summer in Seattle with their uncle who rescues wild animals. As the summer progresses, the adventures, the friendships and the rescues get crazier!
Review: I give this book a 4 out of 5. It's not action packed adventure, but there are some pretty cool moments. You will really, really love this book if you love animals.
Titanic Book One: Unsinkable by Gordon Korman
Genre: Adventure
Summary: You're familiar with the Titanic, right? Well this book is about that famous unsinkable ship. But it's a story you haven't heard. Paddy is a stowaway and he gets involved with the wrong gangsters (not that there is a correct gangster...) but he gets into some pretty precarious situations and drags some passengers and employees into the mess. This is an edge of your seat adventure!
Review: I give this a 5 out of 5! It had everything... friendship, adventure and chases!! I was skeptical because I've seen the Titanic movie - but this is nothing like the movie!!
Genre: Adventure
Summary: You're familiar with the Titanic, right? Well this book is about that famous unsinkable ship. But it's a story you haven't heard. Paddy is a stowaway and he gets involved with the wrong gangsters (not that there is a correct gangster...) but he gets into some pretty precarious situations and drags some passengers and employees into the mess. This is an edge of your seat adventure!
Review: I give this a 5 out of 5! It had everything... friendship, adventure and chases!! I was skeptical because I've seen the Titanic movie - but this is nothing like the movie!!
Eruption (Storm Runners #3) by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Chase and his friends go to Mexico to try and help several small villages after a volcano and earthquakes. But nothing is ever easy and the danger is great!
Review: I give this book a 5 out of 5! It has everything I love and lots of adventure. I couldn't put it down and I found it pretty easy to read!
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Chase and his friends go to Mexico to try and help several small villages after a volcano and earthquakes. But nothing is ever easy and the danger is great!
Review: I give this book a 5 out of 5! It has everything I love and lots of adventure. I couldn't put it down and I found it pretty easy to read!
Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs
Genre: Adventure and immigration (a very hot topic!!)
Summary: Victor needs to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. But crossing the border is very dangerous and Victor faces many different challenges!
Review: 5 out of 5! I loved this book! It reminds me of La Linea only the ending is better!
Genre: Adventure and immigration (a very hot topic!!)
Summary: Victor needs to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. But crossing the border is very dangerous and Victor faces many different challenges!
Review: 5 out of 5! I loved this book! It reminds me of La Linea only the ending is better!
Jaguar by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Jacob goes to Brazil to visit his dad, a field biologist. Because of crazy circumstances, Jacob goes with his dad on an expedition deep into the rain forest to create a jaguar preserve. But nothing seems to go as planned...
Review: I give this book a 4.5 out of 5. I thought it was pretty good, but it needed a few more twists and turns! But not a bad action book! If you like Roland Smith's other books, you'll like this one. It is also very Gordon Korman-ish.
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Jacob goes to Brazil to visit his dad, a field biologist. Because of crazy circumstances, Jacob goes with his dad on an expedition deep into the rain forest to create a jaguar preserve. But nothing seems to go as planned...
Review: I give this book a 4.5 out of 5. I thought it was pretty good, but it needed a few more twists and turns! But not a bad action book! If you like Roland Smith's other books, you'll like this one. It is also very Gordon Korman-ish.
La Linea by Ann Jaramillo
Genre: Realistic Fiction and Adventure
Summary: Miguel and his little sister, Elena, are going to try and cross the border from Mexico into the United States. Their parents left many eyars ago and it is time for them to be reunited. However, crossing the border is very difficult and Miguel and Elena face many dangers and adventures.
Review: Immigration and illegal immigration is such a huge topic and reading a book from the perspective of Mexican children is very eye-opening. I love this book and couldn't put it down - but I was a little frustrated with the ending so I'm only giving it a 4.5 out of 5. This book reminds me of Crossing the Line and Under the Same Sky.
Genre: Realistic Fiction and Adventure
Summary: Miguel and his little sister, Elena, are going to try and cross the border from Mexico into the United States. Their parents left many eyars ago and it is time for them to be reunited. However, crossing the border is very difficult and Miguel and Elena face many dangers and adventures.
Review: Immigration and illegal immigration is such a huge topic and reading a book from the perspective of Mexican children is very eye-opening. I love this book and couldn't put it down - but I was a little frustrated with the ending so I'm only giving it a 4.5 out of 5. This book reminds me of Crossing the Line and Under the Same Sky.
The Football Hero by Tim Green
Genre: Realistic fiction, sports fiction and adventure
Summary: Ty lives with his uncle in a very bad situation. The situation gets even worse when Ty and his famous-football-playing brother, Thane end up in the middle of a gambling ring. This leads to getting trouble with the mafia... Great story with football and adventure!
Review: What can be better than adventure and sports?? Not much... I love this book and give it a 4.5 out of 5. Why the .5 off from a perfect score? Because I was a little upset/sad about his living conditions... But then again, that's what makes the book so good!
Genre: Realistic fiction, sports fiction and adventure
Summary: Ty lives with his uncle in a very bad situation. The situation gets even worse when Ty and his famous-football-playing brother, Thane end up in the middle of a gambling ring. This leads to getting trouble with the mafia... Great story with football and adventure!
Review: What can be better than adventure and sports?? Not much... I love this book and give it a 4.5 out of 5. Why the .5 off from a perfect score? Because I was a little upset/sad about his living conditions... But then again, that's what makes the book so good!
Nightmare by Joan Lowery Nixon
Genre: Adventure/thriller and "Scary"
Summary: Emily has been suffering from nightmares for many years. It's always the same nightmare - someone's dead eyes staring at her. She has no idea where the nightmare comes from... Until she is sent to a camp for underacheivers. This is where she is able to put the pieces of her nightmare together and figure out what is happening!
Review: I love the suspense!! I give it a 4.5 out of 5!!
Genre: Adventure/thriller and "Scary"
Summary: Emily has been suffering from nightmares for many years. It's always the same nightmare - someone's dead eyes staring at her. She has no idea where the nightmare comes from... Until she is sent to a camp for underacheivers. This is where she is able to put the pieces of her nightmare together and figure out what is happening!
Review: I love the suspense!! I give it a 4.5 out of 5!!
The Name of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch
Genre: Mystery, suspense, humor and fantasy
Summary: An adventure happens to find a kid kidnapped from school and they encounter some very ODD people!!
Review: Five Stars!! Crazy - it hooks you - suspense!
Review by Carly Fronckowiak and Kaley Snow
Genre: Mystery, suspense, humor and fantasy
Summary: An adventure happens to find a kid kidnapped from school and they encounter some very ODD people!!
Review: Five Stars!! Crazy - it hooks you - suspense!
Review by Carly Fronckowiak and Kaley Snow
The Postcard by Tony Abbott
Genre: Mystery/Adventure
Summary: Jason ends up in Florida after his mysterious grandmother dies. He fnds a postcard in an old desk and he wants to figure out what her past is, so using the postcard and an old story as clues, he sets out to discover her secrets!
Review: Four and a half stars! I liked the mystery angle and the fact that it takes place in St. Pete! If you liked Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, then you will like this book!
Genre: Mystery/Adventure
Summary: Jason ends up in Florida after his mysterious grandmother dies. He fnds a postcard in an old desk and he wants to figure out what her past is, so using the postcard and an old story as clues, he sets out to discover her secrets!
Review: Four and a half stars! I liked the mystery angle and the fact that it takes place in St. Pete! If you liked Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, then you will like this book!
The White Gates by Bonnie Ramthun
Genre: Adventure!!!
Summary: Tor moves to Snow Park, Colorado because his mom is the new doctor in town. However, Tor is hated by most people because they believe in a curse against the town doctor. Tor doesn't believe in the curse, but thinks there is a criminal behind all of this. Now he just has to prove it!
Review: I say... 4.5 out of 5! I love the adventure and the action... and while this book was hard to put down, it wasn't the hardest to put down... If that makes any sense!
Genre: Adventure!!!
Summary: Tor moves to Snow Park, Colorado because his mom is the new doctor in town. However, Tor is hated by most people because they believe in a curse against the town doctor. Tor doesn't believe in the curse, but thinks there is a criminal behind all of this. Now he just has to prove it!
Review: I say... 4.5 out of 5! I love the adventure and the action... and while this book was hard to put down, it wasn't the hardest to put down... If that makes any sense!
The Surge (Storm Runners book 2) by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure
Summary: This is the sequel to "Into the Storm"... The kids make it to the circus farm, but now have to survive the night! The problem isn't just the hurricane and trying to stay safe, but aggressive wild animals are on the loose and an elephant is about to have a baby!!
Review: 4.5 out of 5! I love the adventure and it's pretty easy to read... But it's also kind of predictable.
Genre: Adventure
Summary: This is the sequel to "Into the Storm"... The kids make it to the circus farm, but now have to survive the night! The problem isn't just the hurricane and trying to stay safe, but aggressive wild animals are on the loose and an elephant is about to have a baby!!
Review: 4.5 out of 5! I love the adventure and it's pretty easy to read... But it's also kind of predictable.
Shantorian (Trackers Book 2) by Patrick Carman
Genre: Mystery, adventure, technology...
Summary: This is the sequel to Trackers. The interview continues and you finally see what happened to all of the money and who is to blame.
Review: Much better than book 1... but you HAVE to get through book 1 to really appreciate this book! I couldn't put it down... so that gives it a 5 out of 5!
Genre: Mystery, adventure, technology...
Summary: This is the sequel to Trackers. The interview continues and you finally see what happened to all of the money and who is to blame.
Review: Much better than book 1... but you HAVE to get through book 1 to really appreciate this book! I couldn't put it down... so that gives it a 5 out of 5!
Trackers Book One by Patrick Carman
Genre: To be honest... I'm not really sure! It's kind of adventure, but not. It's definitely computer related!! Maybe you could call it a technology mystery?
Summary: Four tech-savy kids become entagled in a technological cat and mouse game. They use computer software and high tech cameras to try and figure out what exactly is going on! The story is told by Alex as he's being interrogated for alleged crimes.
Review: I'm not really sure what to think... I need your help here! The ending is pretty good - but it leaves you hanging for the 2nd book!!
Genre: To be honest... I'm not really sure! It's kind of adventure, but not. It's definitely computer related!! Maybe you could call it a technology mystery?
Summary: Four tech-savy kids become entagled in a technological cat and mouse game. They use computer software and high tech cameras to try and figure out what exactly is going on! The story is told by Alex as he's being interrogated for alleged crimes.
Review: I'm not really sure what to think... I need your help here! The ending is pretty good - but it leaves you hanging for the 2nd book!!
Hidden by Helen Frost
Genre: Realistic fiction, poetry, and adventure
Summary: When 8 years old, Wren went missing. She managed to escape with the help of another 8 year old. Years later, they coincidentally meet at camp and have a chance to have questions answered.
Review: This book is told from the perspective of both girls. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down!! I give it a 5 out of 5!!
Genre: Realistic fiction, poetry, and adventure
Summary: When 8 years old, Wren went missing. She managed to escape with the help of another 8 year old. Years later, they coincidentally meet at camp and have a chance to have questions answered.
Review: This book is told from the perspective of both girls. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down!! I give it a 5 out of 5!!
Dark Life by Kat Falls
Genre: Adventure and science fiction
Summary: Ty and his family live in the ocean in an experimental community. And things are going really well, UNTIL... outlaws attack their community and Ty ends up in the fight of his life to save his community and a new friend from the "topside."
Review: The first half of the book was difficult get to get through, but the second half. Well, let me just say, I COULD NOT put it down!! The second half was more than worth the struggle through the first half. You will not believe the twists and turns!!! FIVE OUT OF FIVE!!!!!
Genre: Adventure and science fiction
Summary: Ty and his family live in the ocean in an experimental community. And things are going really well, UNTIL... outlaws attack their community and Ty ends up in the fight of his life to save his community and a new friend from the "topside."
Review: The first half of the book was difficult get to get through, but the second half. Well, let me just say, I COULD NOT put it down!! The second half was more than worth the struggle through the first half. You will not believe the twists and turns!!! FIVE OUT OF FIVE!!!!!
Alibi Junior High by Greg Logsted
Genre: Adventure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will stay up way to late to get to the ending.
Summary: Cody has always worked with his dad as they go around the world fighting the bad guy. But when the danger gets to be too much, Cody is sent to live with his aunt. But... is Cody really out of danger? I could not put this book down, just be warned...
Review: Five out of five! So. very. good. It reminds me of IQ by Roland Smith and Hero by Mike Lupica
Genre: Adventure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will stay up way to late to get to the ending.
Summary: Cody has always worked with his dad as they go around the world fighting the bad guy. But when the danger gets to be too much, Cody is sent to live with his aunt. But... is Cody really out of danger? I could not put this book down, just be warned...
Review: Five out of five! So. very. good. It reminds me of IQ by Roland Smith and Hero by Mike Lupica
Absolute Pressure by Sigmund Brouwer
Genre: Adventure!! Scuba Diving
Summary: Ian heads to the Florida Keys to help at his uncle's scuba diving shop. He starts to uncover something that just doesn't seem right. As a result, he ends up in danger. Big danger. And he doesn't know who to trust!! You will NOT believe the ending!!!!
Review: Five out of Five!!! I can not believe the crazy events that happen to and around Ian
Genre: Adventure!! Scuba Diving
Summary: Ian heads to the Florida Keys to help at his uncle's scuba diving shop. He starts to uncover something that just doesn't seem right. As a result, he ends up in danger. Big danger. And he doesn't know who to trust!! You will NOT believe the ending!!!!
Review: Five out of Five!!! I can not believe the crazy events that happen to and around Ian
Storm Runners (Eyes of the Storm) by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Chase and his dad follow natural disasters and help rebuild. They just moved to Tampa and there is a hurricane headed for the area. The school thinks it will miss them and sends the kids home on the bus. BAD MOVE!
Review: I love this book… you think you can predict. You can’t. You think they will be ok. Maybe not. 4.5 out of 5. It’s not a perfect 5 because it leaves you hanging! It reminds me of many of Roland Smith’s other books.
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Chase and his dad follow natural disasters and help rebuild. They just moved to Tampa and there is a hurricane headed for the area. The school thinks it will miss them and sends the kids home on the bus. BAD MOVE!
Review: I love this book… you think you can predict. You can’t. You think they will be ok. Maybe not. 4.5 out of 5. It’s not a perfect 5 because it leaves you hanging! It reminds me of many of Roland Smith’s other books.
Elephant Run by Roland Smith
Genre: WWII and adventure
Summary: Nick's mom sends him to Burma to get away from the bombing in London. But the Japanese invade the elephant village where Nick's dad lives. Nick is forced to be a servant to the Japanese and he must escape! So the majority of the book is about his daring escape that involves elephants, POW camps, and the jungles!
Review: Five out of five!!! Edge of your seat action!!
Genre: WWII and adventure
Summary: Nick's mom sends him to Burma to get away from the bombing in London. But the Japanese invade the elephant village where Nick's dad lives. Nick is forced to be a servant to the Japanese and he must escape! So the majority of the book is about his daring escape that involves elephants, POW camps, and the jungles!
Review: Five out of five!!! Edge of your seat action!!
Fast Slide by Melanie Jackson
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Clay isn't too happy about working at a water park for the summer. But things certainly get interesting when $40,000 goes missing from the gift shop. It gets even more interesting when Clay gets involved!!
Review: I love this book and the ending surprised me (which after reading a ton of books...that's impressive!) It is a quick read and the action moves quickly! I give it a 4.5 out of 5...
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Clay isn't too happy about working at a water park for the summer. But things certainly get interesting when $40,000 goes missing from the gift shop. It gets even more interesting when Clay gets involved!!
Review: I love this book and the ending surprised me (which after reading a ton of books...that's impressive!) It is a quick read and the action moves quickly! I give it a 4.5 out of 5...
Dive Series/Book One: The Discovery by Gordon Korman
Genre: Adventure (big time) and realistic fiction
Summary: Four kids get chosen to go on a marine expedition for the summer. As they are exploring underwater habitat, they find a sunken treasure. Can they get it without anyone else knowing? Are other people after it too? How far will people go to make money!
Review: 5 out of 5. Gordon Korman and adventure equal automatic edge of your seat adventure.
Genre: Adventure (big time) and realistic fiction
Summary: Four kids get chosen to go on a marine expedition for the summer. As they are exploring underwater habitat, they find a sunken treasure. Can they get it without anyone else knowing? Are other people after it too? How far will people go to make money!
Review: 5 out of 5. Gordon Korman and adventure equal automatic edge of your seat adventure.
Diamonds in the Shadow ~ Caroline Cooney
Genre: Action, adventure, on the edge of your seat thriller!
Summary: Imagine having to share your house (and especially your room!) to a family of refugees from Africa! Everything seems wrong and unfair to Jared. But when the family arrives, instead of getting better, things just seem to be even stranger! And... it only gets crazier!!
Review: I. love. this. book. I did not want to put it down - the characters were so vivid and the action was intense. I loved how the family from Africa was described and how they adapted to our culture. I give this book a 5 out of 5. Read it. Now!
This book reminds me of I,Q. by Roland Smith, Steel Trapp by Ridley Pearson and Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
Genre: Action, adventure, on the edge of your seat thriller!
Summary: Imagine having to share your house (and especially your room!) to a family of refugees from Africa! Everything seems wrong and unfair to Jared. But when the family arrives, instead of getting better, things just seem to be even stranger! And... it only gets crazier!!
Review: I. love. this. book. I did not want to put it down - the characters were so vivid and the action was intense. I loved how the family from Africa was described and how they adapted to our culture. I give this book a 5 out of 5. Read it. Now!
This book reminds me of I,Q. by Roland Smith, Steel Trapp by Ridley Pearson and Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
The Great Wide Sea ~ M.H. Herlong
Wow!! Wow!! Wow!!
Genre: Adventure - especially SAILING adventure (just look at the cover!!)
Summary: These kids go on a sailing trip with their dad after their mom died. The sailing trip turns into an adventure after a particularly bad storm. I'm not saying any more because I don't want to give it a way - and don't read the back of the book - it gives way too much away!!
Review: You know how I love adventure. This book has it - ALL (well except no one chasing you - but you don't need chasing in this book)! If you like edge of your seat - then read this book! Obviously I find this a five out of five.
This book reminds me of Young Man and the Sea but it has more action, much more action!
Wow!! Wow!! Wow!!
Genre: Adventure - especially SAILING adventure (just look at the cover!!)
Summary: These kids go on a sailing trip with their dad after their mom died. The sailing trip turns into an adventure after a particularly bad storm. I'm not saying any more because I don't want to give it a way - and don't read the back of the book - it gives way too much away!!
Review: You know how I love adventure. This book has it - ALL (well except no one chasing you - but you don't need chasing in this book)! If you like edge of your seat - then read this book! Obviously I find this a five out of five.
This book reminds me of Young Man and the Sea but it has more action, much more action!
I, Q. The Series: #1 Independence Hall by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure and spy-fi
Summary: Angela and Q's parents just got married and they begin touring the U.S. But they get caught up in an edge-of-your-seat spy-fi mystery. And there are essentially two stories in one and you have to figure out who to trust and who is the bad guy!
Review: My summary doesn't even do it justice... But you will get so involved in this book, you won't believe it! I give this book a 5 out of 5. You will need to read carefully because a lot of characters are introduced and you will have to figure out who is good and who is not!
Genre: Adventure and spy-fi
Summary: Angela and Q's parents just got married and they begin touring the U.S. But they get caught up in an edge-of-your-seat spy-fi mystery. And there are essentially two stories in one and you have to figure out who to trust and who is the bad guy!
Review: My summary doesn't even do it justice... But you will get so involved in this book, you won't believe it! I give this book a 5 out of 5. You will need to read carefully because a lot of characters are introduced and you will have to figure out who is good and who is not!
I, Q. The Series: Book 2 The White House by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure and Spy-fi
Summary: Angela and Q pick up where they left off in the first book. This time they are involved with the president's kids and they are still trying to figure out what happened to Angela's mom and who the good guys/bad guys are.
Review: 5 out of 5. The only disappointment is that the 3rd book won't be available until February!!
Genre: Adventure and Spy-fi
Summary: Angela and Q pick up where they left off in the first book. This time they are involved with the president's kids and they are still trying to figure out what happened to Angela's mom and who the good guys/bad guys are.
Review: 5 out of 5. The only disappointment is that the 3rd book won't be available until February!!
Young Man and the Sea ~ Rodman Philbrick
Genre: Adventure, realistic fiction, good book for guys or girls
Summary: Skiff's mom died. His dad is depressed. His boat is broken and the repairs are very expensive. So... what's a boy to do? He tries to earn the money to fix his boat, but keeps coming up against obstacles. He hears about catching blue fin tuna and the huge amount of money you can get from them. But... his "big" boat is broken... How in the world will he catch a tuna without a big boat? Read on to find out...
Review: At first I struggled to get into the book, but it is worth the slow start for the action at the end! I can not imagine being in his shoes and the obstacles he faces. CRAZY! If you like books that leave you on the edge of your seat, then this one is for you. And... you don't have to love fishing to like this book. I give this book 4.5 stars out of 5!
Also, this book reminds me of Red Kayak and Diamonds in the Shadows
Genre: Adventure, realistic fiction, good book for guys or girls
Summary: Skiff's mom died. His dad is depressed. His boat is broken and the repairs are very expensive. So... what's a boy to do? He tries to earn the money to fix his boat, but keeps coming up against obstacles. He hears about catching blue fin tuna and the huge amount of money you can get from them. But... his "big" boat is broken... How in the world will he catch a tuna without a big boat? Read on to find out...
Review: At first I struggled to get into the book, but it is worth the slow start for the action at the end! I can not imagine being in his shoes and the obstacles he faces. CRAZY! If you like books that leave you on the edge of your seat, then this one is for you. And... you don't have to love fishing to like this book. I give this book 4.5 stars out of 5!
Also, this book reminds me of Red Kayak and Diamonds in the Shadows
The Contest (Book one in the Everest Series) by Gordon Korman
Genre: Adventure times 20
Summary: Kids come from all over America for the chance to be the youngest kid to climb to the top of Mt. Everest. This first book is about having the chance to be one of the four to even try.
Review: Five out of five (and then some...) You will be on the edge of your seat!
Genre: Adventure times 20
Summary: Kids come from all over America for the chance to be the youngest kid to climb to the top of Mt. Everest. This first book is about having the chance to be one of the four to even try.
Review: Five out of five (and then some...) You will be on the edge of your seat!
Steel Trapp by Ridley Pearson
Genre: Adventure, suspense, and great for guys
Summary: Two kids end up in the middle of an international plot of kidnapping and bribery that might have links to terrorism.
Review: Action, action, action. Suspense, suspense, suspense. You will not be able to put this book down. You won't believe what Steel and his friend do... and it all revolves around a simple science fair project! I definitely give this book a five out of five!
If you liked I,Q. by Roland Smith, you will like this book! Another good adventure book, but not the spy thriller is Jack's Run and Zach's Lie by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure, suspense, and great for guys
Summary: Two kids end up in the middle of an international plot of kidnapping and bribery that might have links to terrorism.
Review: Action, action, action. Suspense, suspense, suspense. You will not be able to put this book down. You won't believe what Steel and his friend do... and it all revolves around a simple science fair project! I definitely give this book a five out of five!
If you liked I,Q. by Roland Smith, you will like this book! Another good adventure book, but not the spy thriller is Jack's Run and Zach's Lie by Roland Smith
Peak ~ Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure, outdoorsy, and perfect for guys and girls
Summary: Peak Marcello was arrested for climbing a building in New York City and the judge decides to send him with his father - who happens to be a mountain climber! Peak gets the opportunity to climb the most dangerous mountain... EVEREST! Many people who attempt to climb never make it - does Peak?
Review: Awesome book! Once you get past the first 50 pages or so, you won't be able to put it down! The stuff he encounters is crazy...
I give it a five out of five!
This book reminds me of Everest by Gordon Korman and Cryptid Hunters by Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure, outdoorsy, and perfect for guys and girls
Summary: Peak Marcello was arrested for climbing a building in New York City and the judge decides to send him with his father - who happens to be a mountain climber! Peak gets the opportunity to climb the most dangerous mountain... EVEREST! Many people who attempt to climb never make it - does Peak?
Review: Awesome book! Once you get past the first 50 pages or so, you won't be able to put it down! The stuff he encounters is crazy...
I give it a five out of five!
This book reminds me of Everest by Gordon Korman and Cryptid Hunters by Roland Smith
Squeeze by Rachel Miller
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Byron goes caving with his college age brother and his friends. Something doesn't seem quite right with one of the guys and while trying to figure out what is going on, Byron ends up in serious danger! And every second brings him closer to death!
Review: 5 out of 5! I could not put this down! I HAD to know what happened and what was up with the guys!!
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Byron goes caving with his college age brother and his friends. Something doesn't seem quite right with one of the guys and while trying to figure out what is going on, Byron ends up in serious danger! And every second brings him closer to death!
Review: 5 out of 5! I could not put this down! I HAD to know what happened and what was up with the guys!!
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39 Clues ~ Maze of Bones (book 1 in the series) ~ Rick Riordan
Genre: Adventure, suspense
Summary: This first book sets up the series of 39 books written by the best authors around. Basically several loosely related families set out on an adventure to find clues that is a very important, world-changing puzzle. But... the families are competing against each other and don't exactly like each other. In fact, they try to kill the main characters. (Um, small problem, right?)
Review: Woo-hoo a 5 out of 5! Adventure - around the world adventure. Does it get any better??
39 Clues ~ Maze of Bones (book 1 in the series) ~ Rick Riordan
Genre: Adventure, suspense
Summary: This first book sets up the series of 39 books written by the best authors around. Basically several loosely related families set out on an adventure to find clues that is a very important, world-changing puzzle. But... the families are competing against each other and don't exactly like each other. In fact, they try to kill the main characters. (Um, small problem, right?)
Review: Woo-hoo a 5 out of 5! Adventure - around the world adventure. Does it get any better??
Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Genre: Science fiction and adventure
Summary: Jonah has always known he is adopted but after he begins to receive mysterious letters, he realizes there is more to this story. So Jonah, his sister, and friend get involved in a mystery that involves the FBI, a smuggling operation, a mysterious airplane, and people who come and go at will!
Review: Five out of five (but give it some time to really get involved with it!). There are more books in this series and you will be DYING to read the next one!!
Genre: Science fiction and adventure
Summary: Jonah has always known he is adopted but after he begins to receive mysterious letters, he realizes there is more to this story. So Jonah, his sister, and friend get involved in a mystery that involves the FBI, a smuggling operation, a mysterious airplane, and people who come and go at will!
Review: Five out of five (but give it some time to really get involved with it!). There are more books in this series and you will be DYING to read the next one!!
Sent by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Genre: Time travel adventures!
Summary: The thrilling sequel to “Found”… this time Jonah and Chip end up in the 1400’s and they need to fix history, but not mess up history!
Review: It’s awesome! 4.5 out of 5… If you liked Found, you need to read this one too!
Genre: Time travel adventures!
Summary: The thrilling sequel to “Found”… this time Jonah and Chip end up in the 1400’s and they need to fix history, but not mess up history!
Review: It’s awesome! 4.5 out of 5… If you liked Found, you need to read this one too!
Brother’s Below Zero by Tor Seidler
Genre: Adventure and realistic fiction
Summary: These two brothers do NOT get along… they are complete opposites. But what happens when they are stuck in snowstorm can they overcome their differences?
Review: This book is worth reading for the ending! Four out of five…
Genre: Adventure and realistic fiction
Summary: These two brothers do NOT get along… they are complete opposites. But what happens when they are stuck in snowstorm can they overcome their differences?
Review: This book is worth reading for the ending! Four out of five…
Cryptid Hunters by Roland Smith
Genre: Science fiction and adventure
Summary: Grace and Marty have to live with their mysterious uncle after their parents are presumed dead. Through a weird series of events, Grace and Marty end up alone in the middle of a jungle in the Congo! However, as they try to get to the safe house, someone else is trying to get them!
Review: five out of five - don't give up - it takes a while to get to the Congo -but once you get there you won't be able to put this book down!
Genre: Science fiction and adventure
Summary: Grace and Marty have to live with their mysterious uncle after their parents are presumed dead. Through a weird series of events, Grace and Marty end up alone in the middle of a jungle in the Congo! However, as they try to get to the safe house, someone else is trying to get them!
Review: five out of five - don't give up - it takes a while to get to the Congo -but once you get there you won't be able to put this book down!
Tentacles ~ Roland Smith
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Tentacles is the sequel to the Cryptid Hunter. Grace and Marty end up looking for a giant squid while trying to avoid the bad guys from the previous book. You will NOT believe what happens to Grace and the book will leave you wanting more... (Hmmmm.... Coincidence?)
Review: If you liked Cryptid Hunters then you will like this book even more! If you read Tentacles first... you might ruin Cryptid Hunters so keep that in mind... I give this book a 5 out of 5! But you have to like the idea of going after creatures like Big Foot, giant squids, and dinosaurs!
This book reminds me of: Cryptid Hunters (gee... no surprise there??)
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Tentacles is the sequel to the Cryptid Hunter. Grace and Marty end up looking for a giant squid while trying to avoid the bad guys from the previous book. You will NOT believe what happens to Grace and the book will leave you wanting more... (Hmmmm.... Coincidence?)
Review: If you liked Cryptid Hunters then you will like this book even more! If you read Tentacles first... you might ruin Cryptid Hunters so keep that in mind... I give this book a 5 out of 5! But you have to like the idea of going after creatures like Big Foot, giant squids, and dinosaurs!
This book reminds me of: Cryptid Hunters (gee... no surprise there??)
Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
Genre: Adventure and Mystery – or rather… do they get away with it??
Summary: Four kids wanted to pull a prank on their tough English teacher. However, they end up killing him! The book then takes on a life of it’s own as they try and cover up what they did and not get in trouble!
Review: Five out of five! This book was written a while ago, but it is so good! The ending is CRAZY!!!
Genre: Adventure and Mystery – or rather… do they get away with it??
Summary: Four kids wanted to pull a prank on their tough English teacher. However, they end up killing him! The book then takes on a life of it’s own as they try and cover up what they did and not get in trouble!
Review: Five out of five! This book was written a while ago, but it is so good! The ending is CRAZY!!!
Zoobreak by Gordon Korman (The sequel to Swindle)
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Griffin and his friends are at it again... This time, they are trying to rescue a monkey from a floating zoo. What kind of trouble can they get into this time??
Review: Definitely, hands down 4.5 out of 5. I couldn't put it down!
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Griffin and his friends are at it again... This time, they are trying to rescue a monkey from a floating zoo. What kind of trouble can they get into this time??
Review: Definitely, hands down 4.5 out of 5. I couldn't put it down!
The Clay Marble by Minfong Ho
Genre: Realistic fiction, adventure, international war, and historical fiction
Summary: Dara is leaving her country because of a vicious war. She joins a refugee camp and gets separated from her family. She has to outsmart the enemy and find her family!
Review: Wow! Five out of five... It really makes you understand how awful it is to flee your country because of war!!
Genre: Realistic fiction, adventure, international war, and historical fiction
Summary: Dara is leaving her country because of a vicious war. She joins a refugee camp and gets separated from her family. She has to outsmart the enemy and find her family!
Review: Wow! Five out of five... It really makes you understand how awful it is to flee your country because of war!!
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Paul is legally blind but he can see things others can't. After his family moves to Tangerine, FL, he becomes accepted by the toughest group around - the soccer team. Hopefully this will give him the courage he needs to deal with his past and future.
Review: 4 out of 5! I love this book and it's so completely hard to come up with the next action!
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Paul is legally blind but he can see things others can't. After his family moves to Tangerine, FL, he becomes accepted by the toughest group around - the soccer team. Hopefully this will give him the courage he needs to deal with his past and future.
Review: 4 out of 5! I love this book and it's so completely hard to come up with the next action!
Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle
Genre: Adventure and historical fiction
Summary: In the late 1920's prohibition was in full swing and this meant that smuggling alcohol was big business - and very illegal. When Ruben and Jeddy find a dead body washed up on the shore, they know something illegal is going on! And through a series of events... Ruben ends up in the middle of two prohibition gangs.
Review: 4 out of 5 - It's really good, but it doesn't move fast enough to be a five!
Genre: Adventure and historical fiction
Summary: In the late 1920's prohibition was in full swing and this meant that smuggling alcohol was big business - and very illegal. When Ruben and Jeddy find a dead body washed up on the shore, they know something illegal is going on! And through a series of events... Ruben ends up in the middle of two prohibition gangs.
Review: 4 out of 5 - It's really good, but it doesn't move fast enough to be a five!
Reckless by Lesley Choyce
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Josh runs into an old man who has been living in an abandoned logging camp for forty years. And when I say runs into, I mean literally runs into... on his dirt bike. The old man takes his dirt bike and Josh wants it back. As a result... they form an unusual friendship!
Review: I give this book a 4 out of 5. It would be much higher if you really like dirt biking!
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Josh runs into an old man who has been living in an abandoned logging camp for forty years. And when I say runs into, I mean literally runs into... on his dirt bike. The old man takes his dirt bike and Josh wants it back. As a result... they form an unusual friendship!
Review: I give this book a 4 out of 5. It would be much higher if you really like dirt biking!
Crispin: Cross of Lead by Avi
Genre: Historical fiction and adventure
Summary: In the 14th century, a poor servant boy flees his village and tries to figure out his own identity. He is accused of murder and people want to kill him for money!
Review: 4 out of 5 - Really good, surprising action, and you learn a little history too (seriously though, it's not painful!)
Genre: Historical fiction and adventure
Summary: In the 14th century, a poor servant boy flees his village and tries to figure out his own identity. He is accused of murder and people want to kill him for money!
Review: 4 out of 5 - Really good, surprising action, and you learn a little history too (seriously though, it's not painful!)
Code Orange by Caroline Cooney
Genre: Adventure!
Summary: Mitty is not the best student, but he starts a biology report that changes his life! He discovers an old medical book that has two scabs in it. Suddenly, the report becomes a matter of life and death when he realizes what the scabs might be from!
Review: This book looks scary because of the small print. Read it anyway... you won't be disappointed!!
Genre: Adventure!
Summary: Mitty is not the best student, but he starts a biology report that changes his life! He discovers an old medical book that has two scabs in it. Suddenly, the report becomes a matter of life and death when he realizes what the scabs might be from!
Review: This book looks scary because of the small print. Read it anyway... you won't be disappointed!!
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Genre: Adventure set in the future
Summary: The government only allows two children per family. If you are the third child, you have to go into hiding or risk being caught and killed… One day, while looking out the window, Luke sees another face in the window. Could it be another shadow child? Should he risk his life to meet her?
Review: Five out of Five! This book is addicting! After a slow start, it gets really, really good. There are a ton of books in this series and you will be hooked!
Genre: Adventure set in the future
Summary: The government only allows two children per family. If you are the third child, you have to go into hiding or risk being caught and killed… One day, while looking out the window, Luke sees another face in the window. Could it be another shadow child? Should he risk his life to meet her?
Review: Five out of Five! This book is addicting! After a slow start, it gets really, really good. There are a ton of books in this series and you will be hooked!