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Million Dollar Jeans (age 7-10)
by Ron Roy
realistic ... adventure ... enterprise
Catalog: Ten-year-old Tommy learns that the lottery ticket in his jeans pocket is a million-dollar winner, only to be told that his father has just given the jeans to a church rummage sale.
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Nightmare Island (age 7-10)
by Ron Roy
survival ... adventure
Catalog: On their first solo camping trip to Little Island off the coast of Maine, Harley and his younger brother are engulfed by a fire that starts on an oil slick in the water and moves onto the island.
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Calvin Coconut (age 7-10)
by Graham Salisbury
school ... adventure ... humor
Publisher comments: Fourth-grader Calvin lives near the beach in Oahu with his mom and little sister. Mom says: "You're the man of the house." But Calvin's not great at being the man of the house, or taking care of his responsibilities. He's too busy having fun with his pals, and avoiding Tito, the bully.
title: Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet
title: Calvin Coconut: The Zippy Fix
title: Calvin Coconut: Dog Heaven
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Pinky and Rex Series (age 7-10)
by James Howe
adventure ... friendship
Publisher comments: Pinky has twenty-seven stuffed animals, and Rex has twenty-seven dinosaurs. They have everything the same, and that's the way it should be with best friends. So what do they do when there's only one pink dinosaur in the museum gift shop, and they both want it? Could Pinky's pesky little sister Amanda have the answer?
title: Pinky and Rex
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The Minstrel in the Tower (age 7-10)
by Gloria Skurzynski
adventure ... historical
In the year 1195, eleven-year-old Roger and his eight-year-old sister Alice travel through the French countryside in search of their ailing mother's estranged brother, a wealthy baron.
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The Peanut Butter Gang (age 7-10)
by Catherine Siracusa
adventure ... humor
Catalog: Bernie Bunny must outwit a gang of squirrels to save Mr. Dingsley and his doorbell factory.
Aliens for ... Series (age 7-10)
adventure ... humor ... science fiction
Publisher comments: Richard Bickerstaff sits down to breakfast one morning and gets the surprise of his life when an alien climbs out of his cereal bowl! Aric is a tiny, wisecracking creature who's been beamed to Earth in a cereal box. He's on a very important mission, namely to stop an alien takeover, and he needs Richard's help. With only five days to save the world, Richard and Aric battle a deadly enemy in a deadly disguise the cool new kid in Richard's class!
title: Aliens for Breakfast by Jonathan Etra F ETR
title: Aliens for Dinner by Stephanie Spinner F SPI
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The Magician's Boy (age 7-10)
by Susan Cooper
adventure ... folklore ... magic ... the arts
The Boy polishes the Magician's wands, and catches the rabbits that the Magician pulls out of hats. But the Boy's favorite job is operating the puppets for the Magician's famous puppet play, "Saint George and the Dragon" ... until one terrible day when, in the middle of a performance, the Boy can't find the Saint George puppet. The Magician is furious. He points a long magical finger at the Boy, and ... poof! ... the Boy is suddenly in the strange Land of Story, where he must find Saint George.
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Dinosaur Cove (age 7-10)
by Rex Stone
math/science/technology ... adventure ... action
Publisher comments: Tom and Jamie can't believe their luck when they find a secret entrance to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs! The first dinosaur they meet is a friendly wannanosaurus. It eats the fruit from super-stinky ginkgo trees. But soon, Tom and Jamie meet a much less friendly dino: a Tyrannosaurus Rex that would like to eat them!
title: Attack of the Tyrannosaurus
title: Charge of the Triceratops
title: Flight of the Quetzalcoatlus
title: Catching the Velociraptor
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Zac Power (age 7-10)
by H. I. Larry
adventure ... action ... mystery
Publisher comments: Zac Power is on a mission to the world's most dangerous island. He has to track down Dr. Drastic, an evil mad scientist, in a jungle is full of quicksand, piranhas, and poison frogs. No sweat! When you come from a family of spies, you do this sort of thing millions of times before the age of twelve. But this time is different. Something goes terribly wrong and Zac's geeky older brother gets kidnapped. Now, Zac only has 24 hours to find the formula for solution X and stop Dr. Drastic...before his brother gets fed to a volcano!
title: Poison Island
title: Deep Waters
title: Mind Games
title: Frozen Fear
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Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Series (age 7-10)
by Elizabeth Singer Hunt
historical ... adventure ... action ... mystery
Publisher comments: In this page-turning new adventure series, nine-year-old secret agent Jack Stalwart travels the world in search of his lost brother while solving thrilling international crimes. The pulse-pounding adventures accompany fascinating geographical, cultural, and historical facts.
title: The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur: USA
title: The Search for the Sunken Treasure: Australia
title: The Mystery of the Mona Lisa: France
title: The Caper of the Crown Jewels: England
title: The Secret of the Sacred Temple: Cambodia
title: The Pursuit of the Ivory Poachers: Kenya
title: The Puzzle of the Missing Panda: China
title: Peril at the Grand Prix: Italy
title: The Deadly Race to Space: Russia
title: The Quest for Aztec Gold: Mexico
title: The Theft of the Samurai Sword: Japan
title: The Fight for the Frozen Land: Arctic
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Girl Wonder and the Terrific Twins (age 7-10)
by Malorie Blackman
adventure ... family
Catalog: The plans that Maxine, the Girl Wonder, and her younger brothers, the Terrific Twins, come up with usually mean trouble for their mother.
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Riding the Pony Express (age 7-10)
by Clyde Robert Bulla
adventure ... historical
In 1860, Dick unwillingly leaves his life in New York to join his father on the prairie.
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Thumbelina Tiny Little Runaway Bride (age 7-10)
by Barbara Ensor
adventure ... growing up ... folklore
Catalog: In this expanded version of the Andersen fairy tale, a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb becomes separated from her overprotective mother, has adventures with various animals, and records her feelings in a diary as she gains self-reliance and searches for someone to love.
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Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic (age 7-10)
by Emily Jenkins
friendship ... adventure ... short stories
Publisher comments: Lumphy is a stuffed buffalo. StingRay is a stuffed stingray. And Plastic... well, Plastic isn't quite sure what she is. They all belong to the Little Girl who lives on the high bed with the fluffy pillows. Together is best for these three best friends. Together they look things up in the dictionary, explore the basement, and argue about the meaning of life. And together they face dogs, school, television commercials, the vastness of the sea and the terrifying bigness of the washing machine.
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Uncle Shelby's Story of Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back (age 7-10)
by Shel Silverstein
adventure ... humor ... identity
"You don't have to shoot me," says the young lion. "I will be your rug and I will lie in front of your fireplace and I won't move a muscle and you can sit on me and toast all the marshmallows you want. I love marshmallows." But the hunter will not listen to reason, so what is there for a young lion to do? After eating up the hunter, Lafcadio takes the gun home and practices and practices until he becomes the world's greatest sharp-shooter. Now dressed in starched collars and fancy suits, and enjoying all the marshmallows he wants, Lafcadio is pampered and admired wherever he goes. But is a famous, successful, and admired lion a happy lion? Or is he a lion at all? Told and drawn with wit and gusto, Shel Silverstein's modern fable speaks not only to children but to us all!
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Black Lagoon Adventure Series (age 7-10)
by Mike Thaler
fantasy ... adventure ... school
OH NO, it's the class trip from the Black Lagoon. The kids have no idea where they are going and imagine a doomed class trip full of ferocioius animals, maniacal monsters, and scary aerial acrobatics. It's any kid's nightmare---danger and homework everywhere. And there's your teacher, mean Mrs. Green---she's going to quiz you on everything! Don't worry because the kids stop letting their imaginations run wild and soon realize that they are going to a very cool zoo. There's never a dull moment in the Black Lagoon!
title: The Class Trip From the Black Lagoon
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The Robert Series (age 7-10)
by Barbara Seuling
adventure ... humor ... school
Robert's outlandish plans sometimes get him into trouble.
title: Robert and the Attack of the Giant Tarantula
title: Robert and the Practical Jokes
title: Robert and the Great Escape
title: Robert and the Great Pepperoni
title: Robert and the Instant Millionaire Show; Robert and the Three Wishes
title: Robert and the Weird and Wacky Facts
title: Robert Finds a Way
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Otto Undercover Series (age 7-10)
by Rhea Perlman
adventure ... humor
Stuff in this book: A kid racecar driver...hHe's also an inventor and a very bad singer. Two Nutty Aunts ... A Remote Control Pocket Watch ... A Racecar named Racecar ... Dumb bad guys ... $1 million ... a lousy creep ... backward words ... more than 14 laughs.
title: Born to Drive
title: Canyon Catastrophe
title: Water Balloon Doom
title: Toxic Taffy Takeover
title: The Brink of Ex-stink-tion
title: Brain Freeze
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Rainbow Magic: Special Edition Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
traditions ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: Jack Frost's mischievous goblins are up to no good! Will they capture the Fairy's magical powers forever, or will Rachel and Kirsty save the day?
title: Holly, the Christmas Fairy
title: Joy, the Summer Vacation Fairy
title: Gabriella, the Snow Kingdom Fairy
title: Shannon, the Ocean Fairy
title: Kylie, the Carnival Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: Party Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: It's party time! A big bash for King Oberon and Queen Titania is underway in Fairyland. The Party Fairies keep everything running smoothly, until Jack Frost's goblins steal their magic party bags. Now parties everywhere aren't festive --- they're a flop!
title: Cherry the Cake Fairy
title: Melodie the Music Fairy
title: Grace, the Glitter Fairy
title: Honey, the Sweet Fairy
title: Flora, the Fancy Dress Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: Music Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
the arts ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the Music Fairies' magic instruments. Music everywhere is out of tune! Now the goblins plan to play the instruments in a TV talent contest. If Rachel and Kirsty don't act fast, everyone could find out about Fairyland!
title: Poppy, the Piano Fairy
title: Ellie, the Guitar Fairy
title: Fiona, the Flute Fairy
title: Danni, the Drum Fairy
title: Maya, the Harp Fairy
title: Victoria, the Violin Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: Dance Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
the arts ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: The Dance Fairies' magic ribbons are missing! Without them, all kinds of dances are getting off on the wrong foot. Everyone is miserable, except for Jack Frost and his goblins. They have the ribbons . . . and it's up to Rachel and Kirsty to get them back!
title: Bethany the Ballet Fairy
title: Jade the Disco Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: Sports Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
sports ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: It's an exciting time in Fairyland. Everyone is getting ready for the Fairy Olympics! But Jack Frost's goblins have stolen the Sports Fairies' magic objects. Now they're threatening to take over the whole competition! The stables are all mixed up --- and it's the goblins' fault! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Helena the Horseriding Fairy rein things in?
title: Helena the Horse-Riding Fairy
title: Stacey the Soccer Fairy
title: Zoe the Skating Fairy
title: Brittany the Basketball Fairy
title: Samantha the Swimming Fairy
title: Alice the Tennis Fairy
title: Gemma the Gymnastics Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: Fun Day Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.
title: Tara, the Tuesday Fairy
title: Tallulah, the Tuesday Fairy
title: Willow, the Wednesday Fairy
title: Thea, the Thursday Fairy
title: Freya, the Friday Fairy
title: Felicity, the Friday Fairy
title: Sienna, the Saturday Fairy
title: Sarah, the Sunday Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: The Pet Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
animals ... fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: The Pet Fairies have one of the most important jobs in Fairyland! They work with their special pets to make sure that all animals find safe homes. But now Jack Frost has stolen the magical pets! Could they be lost forever?
title: Katie, the Kitten Fairy
title: Bella, the Bunny Fairy
title: Georgia, the Guinea Pig Fairy
title: Lauren, the Puppy Fairy
title: Harriet, the Hamster Fairy
title: Molly, the Goldfish Fairy
title: Penny, the Pony Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: The Jewel Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: Jack Frost is up to no good again! This time, he's stolen the seven jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them, the Jewel Fairies can't do their jobs. The magic in Fairyland is fading fast!
title: India, the Moonstone Fairy
title: Scarlett, the Garnet Fairy
title: Emily, the Emerald Fairy
title: Chloe, the Topaz Fairy
title: Amy, the Amethyst Fairy
title: Sophie, the Sapphire Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: The Rainbow Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: When Rachel and Kirsty arrive at Rainspell Island for vacation, they have no idea what kind of magical adventure awaits! The seven Rainbow Fairies have been banished from Fairyland by the wicked Jack Frost. If they don't return soon, Fairyland is doomed to be colorless and gray. In the pot at the end of the rainbow, Rachel and Kirsty come across Ruby the Red Fairy. Can they keep her safe and find the rest of her Rainbow sisters . . . before it's too late?
title: Ruby, the Red Fairy
title: Amber, the Orange Fairy
title: Sunny, the Yellow Fairy
title: Fern, the Green Fairy
title: Sky, the Blue Fairy
title: Izzy, the Indigo Fairy
title: Heather, the Violet Fairy
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Rainbow Magic: The Weather Fairies Series (age 7-10)
by Daisy Meadows
fantasy ... magic ... adventure
Publisher comments: Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky. The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast!
title: Crystal, the Snow Fairy
title: Abigail, the Breeze Fairy
title: Pearl, the Cloud Fairy
title: Goldie, the Sunshine Fairy
title: Evie, the Mist Fairy
title: Storm, the Lightning Fairy
title: Hayley, the Rain Fairy
title: Stella, the Star Fairy
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Pirate School Series (age 7-10)
by Brian James
adventure ... school
The pirate ship's first mate, Rotten Tooth, sees Pete and his friends more as an annoyance than pirates in training. As the ship heads toward Snake Island, Pete has an idea to earn some respectif the kids can find the hidden treasure before the grown-ups, then they'll have to be taken seriously! Only one problem: The treasure is guarded by a giant snake that curses anyone who looks in its eyes. Can the pirate kids find the treasure, earn the pirates' respect, and escape certain death?
title: Attack on the High Seas!
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Mercy Watson (age 7-10)
by Kate DiCamillo
adventure ... humor
Mercy the pig finds fun and adventure wherever she goes.
title: Mercy Watson Fights Crime
title: Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig
title: Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise
title: Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes
title: Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen)
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The Seven Treasure Hunts (age 7-10)
by Betsy Cromer Byars
adventure ... humor ... friendship
Two boys make up a series of treasure hunts for each other, with disastrous and hilarious results.
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Smudge: the Little Lost Lamb (age 7-10)
by James Herriot
adventure ... animals
Smudge is an adorable black-and-white lamb, who lives in Farmer Cobb's farmyard with his mother and many other animals. One fine spring day, though, Smudge decides to see the world outside Farmer Cobb's fence, and finds himself on a glorious adventure-until he discovers that he can't get back in.
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Jason and the Aliens Down the Street (age 7-10)
by Gery Greer
adventure ... science fiction
Jason meets Cooper Vor and Lootna, aliens from space now living on Earth, and travels with them to a distant planet in an attempt to retrieve a stolen energy crystal.
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The Nora Series (age 7-10)
by Johanna Hurwitz
adventure
Inquisitive seven-year-old Nora finds adventures in her New York City apartment building.
title: Busybody Nora
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Roxie and the Hooligans (age 7-10)
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
humor ... friendship ... adventure ... survival
What do you do if you're buried in an avalanche? Roxie Warbler knows what to do in all kinds of situations. And she's learned it all from her favorite book: Lord Thistlebottom's Book of Pitfalls and How to Survive Them. But there's one situation Roxie doesn't know how to handle and that's dealing with Helvetia's Hooligans, the meanest band of bullies in school. Then Roxie and the hooligans are stranded together on a desert island, the hideout of a couple of criminals on the lam. Can five kids, armed with only a load of survival tactics and a little bit of teamwork, vanquish the villains and find their way home?
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The Ricky Ricotta Series (age 7-10)
by Dav Pilkey
science fiction ... adventure ... humor
Ricky Ricotta and his Mighty Robot battle for the safety of the universe in these hilarious action-packed adventures.
title: Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot
title: Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot: an adventure novel
title: Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitos from Mercury: the second robot adventure novel
title: Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus: the third robot adventure novel
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Akimbo and the Lions (age 7-10)
by Alexander McCallSmith
adventure ... animals
When Akimbo and his park ranger father unintentionally capture a lion cub near an African game park, Akimbo wants to keep the cub.
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Akimbo and the Crocodile Man (age 7-10)
by Alexander McCallSmith
adventure ... animals
Akimbo goes to the rescue of a zoologist who is injured on his father's game preserve.
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Akimbo and the Snakes (age 7-10)
by Alexander McCallSmith
adventure ... animals
On a trip to the snake park with his Uncle Peter, Akimbo has an adventure involving a deadly green mamba snake.
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Akimbo and the Elephants (age 7-10)
by Alexander McCallSmith
adventure ... animals
On the African game preserve where his father works, Akimbo devises a dangerous plan to capture a ring of elephant poachers.
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The Tales of Olga da Polga (age 7-10)
by Michael Bond
humor ... adventure
From the minute Olga arrives at her new home, she gathers all the other animals in the garden around and starts telling them exciting tales about the wild and wonderful adventures she's had. Sometimes the other animals aren't sure whether to believe her or not--but surely Olga wouldn't be making them up, would she?
sequel: Olga Meets Her Match
sequel: Olga Takes Charge
sequel: Olga Carries On
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The Paddington Series (age 7-10)
by Michael Bond
adventure ... humor
Paddington has a knack for "smelling out things". His sharp nose, supported by marmalade sandwiches, leads him into many adventures.
title: A Bear Called Paddington
title: More About Paddington
title: Paddington at Large
title: Paddington at Work
title: Paddington Marches On
title: Paddington at the Tower
title: Paddington Goes to Town
title: Paddington Takes the Air
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The Arrow Over the Door (age 7-10)
by Joseph Bruchac
war ... bigotry ... adventure ... historical
To fourteen-year-old Samuel Russell, called "coward" for his peace-loving Quaker beliefs, the summer of 1777 is a time of fear. The British and the Patriots will soon meet in battle near his home in Saratoga, New York. The Quakers are in danger from roaming Indians and raiders ... yet to fight back is not the Friends' way. To Stands Straight, a young Abenaki Indian on a scouting mission for the British, all Americans are enemies, for they killed his mother and brother. But in a Quaker Meetinghouse he will come upon Americans unlike any he has ever seen. What will the encounter bring? Based on a real historical incident, this fast-paced and moving story is a powerful reminder that "the way of peace...can be walked by all human beings".
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Pirate's Promise (age 7-10)
by Clyde Robert Bulla
adventure
Against his will, a young boy is separated from his sister and sold as a bonded servant, but the good-hearted pirate captain who rescues him makes possible a happier future.
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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night (age 7-10)
by Janet and Alan Ahlberg
authorship ... adventure
Antonio, a small boy who has been kidnapped by brigands, passes the dark and stormy night in their cave weaving for them incredible stories for their own exploits and through this actually solves his own problem of how to escape.
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Tornado (age 7-10)
by Betsy Cromer Byars
adventure ... animals ... nature
A tornado appears in the distance, and Pete, the farmhand, gathers everyone into the storm cellar. While they wait for the storm to pass, he tells the family about the dog dropped down by a tornado when Pete was a boy. Named Tornado, Pete's pet was no ordinary dog, and his story is no ordinary tale.
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Thea Stilton Series (age 7-10)
by Thea Stilton
authorship ... mystery ... adventure
Publisher comments: Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea is taking the publishing world by storm in this fabumouse tale packed with action, mystery, and friendship.
title: Thea Stilton and the Ghost of the Shipwreck
title: Thea Stilton and the Dragon's Code
title: Thea Stilton and the Mountain of Fire
Geronimo Stilton Series (age 7-10)
authorship ... mystery ... adventure
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!
title: The Mouse Island Marathon by Mou F MOU
title: A Fabumouse School Adventure by Fab F FAB
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Geronimo Stilton Series (age 7-10)
by Geronimo Stilton
authorship ... mystery ... adventure
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!
title: Attack of the Bandit Cats
title: Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House
title: A Cheese-Colored Camper
title: The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid
title: Four Mice Deep in the Jungle
title: I'm Too Fond of My Fur!
title: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
title: Merry Christmas, Geronimo
title: The Mona Mousa Code
title: My Name is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton
title: Paws Off, Cheddarface!
title: Red Pizzas for a Blue Count
title: Shipwreck on the Pirate Island
title: Surf's Up, Geronimo!
title: Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton!
title: The Wild, Wild West
title: Valentine's Day Disaster
title: The Temple of the Ruby of Fire
title: The Search for Sunken Treasure
title: The Phantom of the Subway
title: It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!
title: A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
title: All Because of a Cup of Coffee
title: Wedding Crasher
title: Down and Out Down Under
title: Valley of the Giant Skeletons
title: Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent
title: The Mummy With No Name
title: Christmas Catastrophe
title: The Race Across America
title: The Secret of Cacklefur Castle
title: The Christmas Toy Factory
title: The Quest for Paradise: the Return to the Kingdom of Fantasy
title: The Peculiar Pumpkin Thief
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The Littles Series (age 7-10)
by John Peterson
adventure ... fantasy ... friendship
Meet the Littles, a tiny family with a big heart.
sequel: The Littles
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Ruby Lu Series (age 7-10)
by Lenore Look
adventure ... family ... friendship ... realistic
Most days the best thing about being Ruby is everything. Like when she's the star of her own backyard magic show. Or when she gives a talk at the school safety assembly on the benefits of reflective tape. And then there are the days when it's very hard to be Ruby. Join Ruby Lu on her first adventure and discover your own best things about her!
title: Ruby Lu, Brave and True
title: Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything
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Andrew Lost Series (age 7-10)
by J. C. Greenburg
math/science/technology ... adventure
When Andrew's latest invention, the Atom Sucker, goes haywire, Andrew and Judy are shrunk down to microscopic level!
title: On the Dog
title: In the Bathroom
title: In the Kitchen
title: In the Garden
title: Under Water
title: In the Whale
title: On the Reef
title: In the Deep
title: In Time
title: On Earth
title: With the Dinosaurs
title: In the Ice Age
title: In the Garbage
title: With the Bats
title: In Uncle Al
title: With the Frogs
title: In the Jungle
title: In the Desert
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Pee Wee Scouts Series (age 7-10)
by Judy Delton
adventure ... realistic
Join Molly Duff and Troop 23 of the Pee-Wee Scouts for fun and adventure.
title: Cookies and Crutches
title: Camp Ghost-Away
title: Blue Skies, French Fries
title: Fishy Wishes
title: Grumpy Pumpkins
title: Peanut-Butter Pilgrims
title: All Dads on Deck
title: Bookworm Buddies
title: Greedy Groundhogs
title: Lights, Action, Land-Ho!
title: Lucky Dog Days
title: Pee Wee Pool Party
title: Pee Wees on First
title: Pee Wees on Parade
title: Piles of Pets
title: Sonny's Secret
title: Spring Sprouts
title: That Mushy Stuff
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Flat Stanley Series (age 7-10)
by Jeff Brown
adventure
A bulletin board fell on Stanley Lambchop one night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he's a hero!
title: Flat Stanley
title: Stanley, Flat Again
title: Stanley and the Magic Lamp
title: Stanley in Space
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The Search For Delicious (age 7-10)
by Natalie Babbitt
voyages/journeys ... authorship ... adventure
The Prime Minister is compiling a dictionary, and when no one at court can agree on the meaning of ``delicious,'' the King sends his twelve-year-old messenger, Gaylan, to poll the citizenry. Gaylan soon discovers that the entire kingdom is on the brink of civil war, and must enlist help to define ``delicious'' and save the country.
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Fairy Realm Series (age 7-10)
by Emily Rodda
magic ... adventure ... fantasy
When Jessie goes to visit her grandmother at beautiful Blue Moon, things seem wrong. Why is her grandmother so forgetful? And what's happened to the charm bracelet she always wears? One night, Jessie discovers an amazing secret. The secret garden at Blue Moon leads to a magical Realm. In this land live all kinds of magical beings, from fairy queens to miniature talking horses. But the enemies of the Realm are getting closer and closer to coming through the wall that keeps them out. Jessie must find out her grandmother's secret and help renew the Realm's magic before it's too late! Start with The Charm Bracelet, the first book in this exciting series.
title: The Charm Bracelet
title: The Flower Fairies
title: The Third Wish
title: The Last Fairy-Apple Tree
title: The Magic Key
title: The Unicorn
title: The Star Cloak
title: The Water Sprites
title: The Peskie Spell
title: The Rainbow Wand
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The Unicorn's Secret Series (age 7-10)
by Kathleen Duey
fantasy ... adventure
Publisher comments: Heart Trilby has no family. She lives a hard and lonely life in the dusty village of Ash Grove, until she finds a scarred, skinny mare in the forest. Against the wishes of her guardian, mean-spirited Simon Pratt, Heart adopts the mare and names her Avamir. Heart is thrilled when she realizes Avamir is in foal. But when the colt is born weak and disfigured, Simon decides to sell Heart's beloved horses to be slaughtered by the town's soapmaker. Can Heart find a way to protect them, and the only love she has ever known?
title: Moonsilver
title: The Silver Thread
title: The Silver Bracelet
title: The Mountains of the Moon
title: The Sunset Gates
title: True Heart
title: Castle Avamir
title: The Journey Home
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WAR
The Boxcar Children Series (age 7-10)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
adventure ... mystery
Four orphans, two boys and two girls, set up housekeeping in an old boxcar...and there the adventure begins.
title: The Amusement Park Mystery
title: The Animal Shelter Mystery
title: Benny Uncovers a Mystery
title: Bicycle Mystery
title: Blue Bay Mystery
title: The Boxcar Children
title: Bus Station Mystery
title: Caboose Mystery
title: The Camp-Out Mystery
title: The Castle Mystery
title: The Disappearing Friend Mystery
title: The Ghost Town Mystery
title: The Haunted Cabin Mystery
title: The Hockey Mystery
title: Houseboat Mystery
title: The Lighthouse Mystery
title: Mike's Mystery
title: Mountain Top Mystery
title: The Mystery at Skeleton Point
title: The Mystery at the Dog Show
title: Mystery Behind the Wall
title: The Mystery Cruise
title: The Mystery Horse
title: The Mystery in San Francisco
title: Mystery in the Sand
title: The Mystery in the Snow
title: The Mystery of the Hidden Beach
title: The Mystery of the Hidden Painting
title: The Mystery of the Missing Cat
title: The Mystery of the Purple Pool
title: The Mystery of the Singing Ghost
title: The Mystery of the Wild Ponies
title: The Mystery on Stage
title: Mystery Ranch
title: The Old Motel Mystery
title: The Pilgrim Village Mystery
title: Schoolhouse Mystery
title: Snowbound Mystery
title: The Soccer Mystery
title: Surprise Island
title: Tree House Mystery
title: The Woodshed Mystery
title: The Yellow House Mystery
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OSB
Magic Tree House Series (age 7-10)
by Mary Pope Osborne
adventure ... historical
Jack and Annie discover a mysterious tree house that transports them to another time and place...there the adventure begins.
title: Afternoon on the Amazon
title: Blizzard of the Blue Moon
title: Buffalo Before Breakfast
title: Carnival at Candlelight
title: Christmas in Camelot
title: Civil War on Sunday
title: A Crazy Day with Cobras
title: Dark Day in the Deep Sea
title: Day of the Dragon King
title: Dingoes at Dinnertime
title: Dinosaurs Before Dark
title: Dogs in the Dead of Night
title: Dolphins at Daybreak
title: Dragon of the Red Dawn
title: Earthquake in the Early Morning
title: Eve of the Emperor Penguin
title: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
title: Ghost Town at Sundown
title: Good Morning, Gorillas
title: A Good Night for Ghosts
title: Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve
title: High Tide in Hawaii
title: Hour of the Olympics
title: The Knight at Dawn
title: Leprechaun in Late Winter
title: Lions at Lunchtime
title: Midnight on the Moon
title: Monday With a Mad Genius
title: Moonlight on the Magic Flute
title: Mummies in the Morning
title: Night of the New Magicians
title: Night of the Ninjas
title: Pirates Past Noon
title: Polar Bears Past Bedtime
title: Revolutionary War on Wednesday
title: Season of the Sandstorms
title: Stage Fright on a Summer Night
title: Summer of the Sea Serpent
title: Sunset of the Sabertooth
title: Thanksgiving on Thursday
title: Tigers at Twilight
title: Tonight on the Titanic
title: Twister on Tuesday
title: Vacation Under the Volcano
title: Viking Ships at Sunrise
title: Winter of the Ice Wizard
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LIN
Pippi Longstocking (age 7-10)
by Astrid Lindgren
humor ... adventure
Catalog: Pippi Longstocking tells the escapades of a lucky little girl who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village.
sequel: Pippi Goes on Board
sequel: Pippi in the South Seas
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GRE
The Zack Files Series (age 7-10)
by Dan Greenburg
adventure ... fantasy
Zack's adventures with both the natural and the supernatural are full of fun and surprises.
title: Bozo the Clone
title: A Ghost Named Wanda
title: Great-Grandpa's in the Litter Box
title: How to Speak Dolphin in Three Easy Lessons
title: I'm Out of my Body--Please Leave a Message
title: The Misfortune Cookie
title: My Son, the Time Traveler
title: Never Trust a Cat Who Wears Earrings
title: Now You See Me--Now You Don't
title: This Body is Not Big Enough For Both of Us
title: Through the Medicine Cabinet
title: The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now
title: Zap! I'm a Mind Reader
title: Dr. Jekyll, Orthodontist
title: Elvis the Turnip-- and Me
title: Hang a Left at Venus
title: Evil Queen Tut and the Great Ant Pyramids
title: How I Fixed the Year 1000 Problem
title: The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot
title: It's Itchcraft!
title: Don't Count on Dracula
title: Yikes! Grandma's a Teenager
title: My Grandma, Major-League Slugger
title: Trapped in the Museum of Unnatural History
title: Me and My Mummy
title: Greenish Eggs and Dinosaurs
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GAN
My Father's Dragon Series (age 7-10)
by Ruth Stiles Gannett
adventure ... friendship ... knights/castles/dragons
A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island.
title: My Father's Dragon
title: Elmer and the Dragon
title: The Dragons of Blueland
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BET
The Pony Pals Series (age 7-10)
by Jeanne Betancourt
adventure ... friendship ... animals
Each book finds our pals in a new equine adventure.
title: I Want a Pony
title: A Pony For Keeps
title: A Pony In Trouble
title: Give Me Back My Pony
title: Pony to the Rescue
title: Too Many Ponies
title: Runaway Pony
title: The Wild Pony
title: The Girl Who Hated Ponies
title: The Blind Pony
title: Detective Pony
title: Don't Hurt My Pony
title: Good-bye Pony
title: Magic Pony
title: The Missing Pony Pal
title: Moving Pony
title: Pony-Sitters
title: The Saddest Pony
title: Stolen Ponies
title: The Winning Pony

Walter Hays Elementary School, Sat Aug 25 11:55:30 2012
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