Best Action & Adventure Books for Teen & Young Adults

Here are the top 30 action & adventure books for teen & young adults. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.

1. Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal

by: J. K. Rowling
Release date: Jul 01, 2015
Number of Pages: 256
Find in Library
Read Review
Harry Potter se ha quedado huerfano y vive en casa de sus abominables tios y del insoportable primo Dudley. Harry se siente muy triste y solo, hasta que un buen dia recibe una carta que cambiara su vida para siempre. En ella le comunican que ha sido aceptado como alumno en el colegio interno Hogwarts de magia y hechiceria. Alli aprendera trucos y encantamientos fabulosos, y hara un punado de buenos amigos… aunque tambien algunos temibles enemigos. Y, sobre todo, conocera los secretos que lo ayudaran a cumplir con su destino. / Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards, and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright. At this unusual school, Harry finds himself drawn deep inside a mystical world he never knew existed and closer to his own noble destiny.
tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Fantasy

2. Catching Fire (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 2)

by: Suzanne Collins
Release date: Jun 01, 2010
Number of Pages: 403
Find in Library
Read Review
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
tags:

Children’s Books > Action & Adventure

3. The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings

by: J.R.R. Tolkien
Release date: Feb 15, 2012
Number of Pages: 432
Find in Library
Read Review
The first volume in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS
 
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in The Hobbit. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.

“A unique, wholly realized other world, evoked from deep in the well of Time, massively detailed, absorbingly entertaining, profound in meaning.” – New York Times

tags:

Literature & Fiction > Classics

4. Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3)

by: Suzanne Collins
Release date: Aug 24, 2010
Number of Pages: 400
Find in Library
Read Review
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In a final installment in the dramatic trilogy by the author of The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, two-time Hunger Games survivor Katniss Everdeen is targeted by a vengeful Capitol that vows to make Katniss and all of District 12 pay for the ensuing unrest.
tags:

Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Dystopian

5. The Martian: Classroom Edition: A Novel

by: Andy Weir
Release date: May 03, 2016
Number of Pages: 400
Find in Library
Read Review
In the Classroom Edition of The Martian: 

Classroom-appropriate language
Discussion questions and activities
Q&A with Andy Weir

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.

Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there.

After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.

Chances are, though, he won’t have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old “human error” are much more likely to kill him first.

But Mark isn’t ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

tags:

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers & Suspense > Suspense

6. Ender’s Game (The Ender Quintet)

by: Orson Scott Card
Release date: Mar 04, 2014
Number of Pages: 384
Find in Library
Read Review

The worldwide bestseller, Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card comes to the screen at last in a major motion picture event in November 2013. Starring Hugo’s Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, and Ben Kingsley, the movie is sure to inspire a new audience of fans to read the book that started it all.

Once again, Earth is under attack. An alien species is poised for a final assault. The survival of humanity depends on a military genius who can defeat the aliens. But who?

Ender Wiggin. Brilliant. Ruthless. Cunning. A tactical and strategic master. And a child.

Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender’s childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. Among the elite recruits Ender proves himself to be a genius among geniuses. He excels in simulated war games. But is the pressure and loneliness taking its toll on Ender? Simulations are one thing. How will Ender perform in real combat conditions? After all, Battle School is just a game. Isn’t it?

tags:

Children’s Books > Action & Adventure

7. Elixir Project

by: Kary Oberbrunner
Release date: Dec 06, 2016
Number of Pages: 350
Find in Library
Read Review

EVERYTHING CAN BE HACKED, EVEN THE TRUTH.

Will this fact set Sienna free or plunge her into an even bigger lie?

Sienna Lewis lives in a world constantly threatened by a hacktivist group known as SWARM. After SWARM executes its deadliest attack yet, Sienna and her three college friends learn they have been chosen for the ELIXIR Project—a master plan designed to overthrow SWARM—and participation is mandatory.

As she faces the deadly challenges of the Project, Sienna confronts layers of conspiracies that force her to question everyone she trusts and everything she believes about her friends, her parents’ untimely deaths, and herself—all while staying one step ahead of SWARM. In this fast-paced, near-future thriller, will love and loyalty have time to catch up with Sienna? Or will she crack under the pressure of a future already chosen for her?

tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Science Fiction

8. Indian Hill 5: Into the Fire

by: Mark Tufo
Release date: May 17, 2015
Number of Pages: 372
Find in Library
Read Review
Mike reunites with his wife and his friend, Paul, aboard the Guardian only to find that things have gone from bleak to hellish on earth. Rampaging hordes of Genogerians plague the planet, as does an invasion from Progerians hell-bent on knuckling under the will of man through their relentless assault. Yet this may not be the worst of it, as an insidious “ally” has lent their support. At what cost can a planet on the brink come back from such desperate odds?
tags:

Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Horror

9. Voyage of the Basset

by: Alan Dean FosterRenwick St. James
Release date: Jan 10, 1996
Number of Pages: 168
Find in Library
Read Review
“Believing is Seeing”

In the tradition of such favorite classics as Gulliver’s Travels and Journey to the Center of the Earth, Voyage of the Basset takes the reader on a fantastical journey of discovery. Through richly detailed full-color paintings and line drawings, magical kingdoms emerge from a sea of dreams.

Cassandra Aisling, who is nine years and eleven months old, doesn’t care “a jot” about what sensible people think. She likes strange, mysterious, and magical things. So when her world gets tumbled upside down, she boards the H.M.S. Basset, ready to explore the landscape of her imagination. Pledging allegiance to the Basset’s motto, “Credendo do Vides…Believing is Seeing,” Cassandra, her skeptical older sister Miranda, and their father, Professor Algernon Aisling, set out in search of the ancient legends. From the flickering flight of fairies and the mermaids’ siren songs to a labyrinth-bound Minotaur and a fire-breathing dragon, the Aisling family witnesses firsthand the wonder of mythological worlds.

In this lavishly illustrated edition, Cassandra’s adventures intertwine with her father’s scientific scribblings to present both new tales and the essence of classical myths. From the two voices, readers learn the power of imagination, the importance of believing in oneself, the value of family, and the need for creative, cooperative problem-solving. The story of a magical journey and the exquisite fantasy artwork will appeal to young and old alike.

tags:

Science Fiction & Fantasy

10. Avalon: Web of Magic Book 3: Cry of the Wolf (Bk. 3)

by: Rachel Roberts
Release date: May 27, 2008
Number of Pages: 216
Find in Library
Read Review

Adriane and Stormbringer the Mistwolf have a unique bond. When Stormbringer is lured into the portal to Aldenmor, Adriane pursues her companion into the magical world, where she must confront the entire mistwolf pack in order to bring Storm home. The strange boy she meets in that land of wonders and terrors may help her, but Adriane will need Emily and Kara’s magic as backup if she’s going to survive this battle.

Cry of the Wolf is the third book in Avalon: Web of Magic, a twelve-book fantasy series by Rachel Roberts for middle grade readers. Through their magical journey, the teenage heroines discover who they really are . . . and run into plenty of good guys, bad guys, and cute guys.

tags:

Comics & Graphic Novels > Graphic Novels

11. The Blood (Morpheus Road Book 3)

by: D.J. MacHale
Release date: Mar 27, 2012
Number of Pages: 386
Find in Library
Read Review
At the end of The Light, Book One of the Morpheus Road trilogy, Marshall uncovered the truth about what happened to his best friend, Cooper. Now in Book Two, we get Cooper’s perspective. What does his story have to do with Marshall and the journey along the Morpheus Road? It’s time to learn more….

From a master of scary stories, The Black takes readers down a dark path of discovery and will leave them clamoring for the conclusion.

tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Fantasy

12. The Seventh Door (Children of the Bard)

by: Bryan Davis
Release date: Feb 17, 2014
Number of Pages: 464
Find in Library
Read Review
     The Seventh Door is the third book in Children of the Bard, a sequel series to the best-selling Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire series. This book follows the adventures of Matt and Lauren, twin siblings born to Billy and Bonnie Bannister. Endowed with mysterious dragon traits, they must stop the demon Tamiel from disrupting the song of the ovulum. If the song is squelched, Tamiel will be able to bring about the destruction of the human race.
tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Fantasy

13. Naruto, Vol. 68

by: Masashi Kishimoto
Release date: Dec 02, 2014
Number of Pages: 192
Find in Library
Read Review
Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja!

Even as the Shinobi Alliance’s resolve begins to falter in the face of Obito’s overwhelming power, Naruto refuses to give in. But how can he turn the tables with the odds so stacked against him? Can Naruto and Sasuke work together long enough to lead the ninja world to victory?!

tags:

Comics & Graphic Novels > Manga > Fantasy

14. One-Punch Man, Vol. 5

by: ONEYusuke Murata
Release date: Mar 01, 2016
Number of Pages: 216
Find in Library
Read Review
Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem—he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!

To stop a Demon-level crisis, Saitama and company head toward the action. However, even Class S heroes prove to be no match for the Deep Sea King! In order to protect the good citizens, our heroes will need to summon all of their courage and confront this threat!

tags:

Comics & Graphic Novels > Manga > Fantasy

15. Caged Lightning (Wyatt Stryker)

by: Russell Brent Rock
Release date: Jul 12, 2016
Number of Pages: 464
Find in Library
Read Review

“Like an arrow in the hand of a warrior, so are the sons of those who have been shaken. Hurl lightning bolts and scatter them. Shoot your arrows and rout them.”

King David, circa 1000 BC

Wyatt Striker hated to admit that he was nervous. A senator he had treated in the ER after a mountain biking accident had invited Wyatt and his wife to a party at his vacation home near Tijuana. Unfortunately he did not mention that a dozen of California’s most influential people would be there, too. He knew he had faced far worse situations during his glory days in special ops, but he hardly thought his training would help with this one.

When he arrived at the house early, however, he was caught off guard by what seemed to be a two-bit burglar. The thief’s behavior, which included nearly putting a peephole in Wyatt’s cranium, suggested something much more dangerous.

Shaken, he returned home to find his sister-in-law tied to a chair in the kitchen, his son gone, and a ransom note on the table. As he attempts to connect the dots, he discovers that the captor is less interested in the money than in Wyatt. Confused and determined, he sets off to unravel the web of leads and players. Will his calm and careful mind and the resources he can muster be enough to outsmart the captor? Will he discover the deadly identity of his adversary before it’s too late?

In this fast-paced action adventure, Brent Russell weaves a tapestry of mystery, suspense, and good-old-fashioned fight scenes described in a uniquely thrilling voice.

tags:

Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Crime

16. Saving Mim: Charlie Kadabra Last of the Magicians (Volume 1)

by: Nan McAdam
Release date: Feb 06, 2015
Number of Pages: 208
Find in Library
Read Review
Charlie Kadabra feels like the biggest loser ever born. A foster kid, abandoned as a baby, picked on by the bullies at school, he thinks his life stinks, until he tries to save the little rabbit and accidentally blows up his science teacher, who’s a robot! Running for his life, he follows the new girl, Emily, through a shiny curtain in the woods, and lands in the magical world of Mim. Charlie discovers he is the last of the Magicians, who are guardians of the land of Mim. Can Charlie find all the jewels of power for the Magician’s staff his father left him in time to save all his new friends from Dr. Pi’s destruction? This humorous fantasy tale will delight readers of all ages as they find out, there is a little Charlie in all of us. “The story of Charlie Kadabra is an explosive tale of excitement and intrigue that finds new and creative ways to tie in old fantasy myths and creatures to our simple, mundane world.” James B. Hoke, author of The Ark Brothers “Highly recommended!” – Midwest Book Review Children’s Bookwatch April 2015 “McAdam can capture readers from all ages and sizes to her great m/g book that I was shocked I found myself turning the pages so fast to see what might happen next or what might change. I cannot wait to read more books from this series’ and even by the author.” – Quirky Book Reviews “In this book they will take a journey with Charlie through the halls of school into a fantasy world. They will find a hero they can root for. I am definitely looking forward to the second book in this series.” The Musings of a Book Addict
tags:

Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure

17. Memoir of an Alien Princess (A Nick Blade Companion Novel Book 1)

by: Kendrick E. Knight
Release date: Apr 23, 2014
Number of Pages: 194
Find in Library
Read Review
Verdera is a planet that consumes the careless, the inexperienced, the weak. Small, confused, and ill-equipped for survival, DUST, is thrown into the vicious chaos of life on Verdera. The oldest of five, she must protect her siblings from the physical threats lurking around every tree, bush and rock. Next in line to rule one of the most technologically advanced civilizations in the galaxy, her father orders her to do her duty and select a mate from those deemed suitable by law. It is a choice that condemns her to a loveless pairing and a life of servitude for the good of her race unless she can use her unique abilities to find another way.

The precious, adventurous Princess!!
It is NOT easy to create a fascinating alien world, so that it is as original as it is unique. Kendrick managed to do it in “Memoirs of the Alien Princess”. Great read, and plenty of brilliant ideas for a movie! The species of the princess? “Windalfluff”. Now, that’s some powerful imagination at work.

tags:

Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Adventure

18. Rivers of Fire (Atherton, Book 2) (No. 2)

by: Patrick Carman
Release date: May 01, 2008
Number of Pages: 320
Find in Library
Read Review
Atherton was once a magnificent three-tiered world, but few inhabitants know the truth of its dark origin: it is a giant man-made satellite, created as a refuge from a dying Earth. Now this strange place is torn apart–its three lands, formerly separated by treacherous cliffs, have collapsed and collided. But a gifted climber and adventurous orphan boy, Edgar, is determined to discover the secret of Atherton’s survival, and embarks on a life-or-death quest to find its mad maker.

In bestselling author Patrick Carman’s rich and riveting follow-up to The House of Power, an extraordinary world meets its destiny in an epic and unforgettable rebirth.

tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure

19. St. George and the Dragon

by: Michael LottiJennifer Soriano
Release date: May 02, 2014
Number of Pages: 163
Find in Library
Read Review
Marcellus is surprised to meet a dragon during his leave of absence from the Roman army. He is even more surprised that the alluring beast seems ready to fulfill his dreams of wealth, family, military success, and a secure Empire.
But is the dragon everything it claims to be? And what about the Christians on his father’s estate who show Marcellus a way of life that is both strange and attractive? And why does the dragon view these Christians as a threat to the Empire?
As he tries to answer these questions, Marcellus comes to realize that he may have to choose between a life of Roman prosperity and becoming an outlaw in the Empire he loves.
tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Religious > Christian > Action & Adventure

20. Uprising on the Rio Jari (The Age of Eternal Fire Book 3)

by: C.D. Shelton
Release date: Aug 26, 2010
Number of Pages: 141
Find in Library
Read Review
Uprising on the Rio Jari is the culmination to C.D. Shelton’s trilogy of the Deer People tribe. The trilogy’s central theme is survival, honor, bravery, innovation, love and friendship with non-stop action and adventure.

Beginning with The Age of Eternal Fire, and followed by Journeys in the Primal Forest. Uprising on the Rio Jari, begins twenty years later with a dream foretelling of an upcoming invasion by a tribe called the Bone People. The Bone People tribe are savage marauders, who raid smaller tribes, kill, rape, and take their women for slavery.

Uprising is a thrilling, nail-biting, action adventure guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

tags:

Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure

21. Demon’s Heart

by: Emily H. Bates
Release date: Dec 07, 2014
Number of Pages: 272
Find in Library
Read Review
Even if there is something in there, Rustav thought, forcing his unwilling feet into a pounding run, it can’t be any worse than the island demons.

Rustav is carrying a dangerous secret—one his uncle won’t hesitate to kill for. Now on the run, Rustav has only two options: turn and fight his uncle and the bloodthirsty demons of the islands, or flee into the unknown and face the mysterious dangers of the forest.

Forced to choose between following his destiny and saving his life, Rustav soon discovers that his only hope of surviving lies in the mysteries of his past . . .

Get lost in this fantasy filled with a daring combination of action, adventure, and a hint of romance.

tags:

Children’s Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy & Magic

22. Minecraft Diary of Steve and the Wimpy Creeper – Book 1: Unofficial Minecraft Books for Kids, Teens, & Nerds – Adventure Fan Fiction Series (Skeleton Steve … – Fan Series – Steve and the Wimpy Creeper)

by: Skeleton SteveWimpy Noob Steve MinecraftyCrafty Creeper Art
Release date: Jul 27, 2016
Number of Pages: 85
Find in Library
Read Review
Love MINECRAFT? **Over 12,000 words of kid-friendly fun!**
This high-quality fan fiction fantasy diary book is for kids, teens, and nerdy grown-ups who love to read epic stories about their favorite game!

Steve was lonely.

Alex and the other Minecraftians just wanted to spend all of their time adventuring and fighting mobs, but Steve was happy to just stay home in his quiet village, tending to his crops and taking care of his animals.

But Steve’s calm, lonely life was in for a big BOOM of a change when he was approached one day by a gentle creeper that wouldn’t explode, who he named Cree. Would Steve find the friendship he was looking for in Cree? Or would the creeper coming into his life lead to too much adventure and excitement for him to handle?

Love Minecraft adventure??

Read Book 1 of Steve and the Wimpy Creeper now!

Join the Skeleton Steve Club! Check out my main website for details–it’s in the book.
(Get free Minecraft goodies, tips, books, maps, skins, seeds, and more!)

Author’s Note: This is an unofficial Minecraft book. Minecraft is a registered trademark of, and owned by, Mojang AB, and its respective owners, which do not approve, endorse, sponsor, or authorize this book.
Minecraft®/TM & © 2009-2016 Mojang AB/Notch

tags:

Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Historical

23. The Prince Charming Starter Kit

by: Carolyn Carter
Release date: Aug 17, 2014
Number of Pages: 208
Find in Library
Read Review
        Winning the heart of Evan Jacoby, the hunkadoodledoo of Kingsley Junior High, is a dream McKenzie McIntyre can’t let go of. So when her best friend, Em, discovers a mysterious website selling magical items, the temptation is too much to resist . . .
        But when four boys from the baseball team go missing (four of the popular Jacoby Seven), McKenzie ends up with a snogbugger of a problem on her hands! Why isn’t the magic working? What happened to the boys? Where’s Inspector Number Zero Six Eight!?
        Middle school life is never dull, but McKenzie is about to find out just how un-boring it can get.
tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure

24. Hearken (Daughters of the Sea #4)

by: Kristen DayStacy Sanford
Release date: Oct 22, 2014
Number of Pages: 372
Find in Library
Read Review
When the evil you fear is born from within, who will save us…from ourselves? Sometimes our souls hear what our minds and hearts refuse to accept. It will whisper its continuous cadence until we’re strong enough to glimpse the truth. But when the soul’s whispers morph into screams, we’re forced to gaze into the mirrors of time and see ourselves for who we really are. Grappling with her newfound leadership position, Stasia begins to experience a recurring nightmare of murder, as well as curious reveries about a violet-eyed girl who can control the moon. When tragedy grips the Tydes and several important relics are stolen from the Sons of Daimon, Stasia’s Council leaves for the forgotten island of Atlantis. Unfortunately Atlantis harbors its own secrets, and they are all calling to Stasia. As her nightmares become worse and she begins to lose control of her mind, those around her must find a way to reach her…and fast. Olivia Campbell is used to getting what she wants, when she wants it. But destiny never asked Olivia what she wanted. Being Chosen to be a Paladin at birth had not been something she wanted, and she definitely hadn’t wanted her charge to be Anastasia. Unfortunately their irritatingly persistent Atlantean guide, Sebastian, seems to know all about her and the secrets she’s been hiding. As she fights to protect Stasia from an unknown force, Olivia’s own courage and loyalty will be tested in ways she never imagined. Will she be able to tell Stasia the truth before it’s too late for them both?
tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Fantasy

25. The Dimension Rippers

by: M. Ray Roberts
Release date: Sep 19, 2016
Number of Pages: 396
Find in Library
Read Review
Portals to other dimensions. Space cruisers. Colonies on Mars. Laser assault rifles. The Dimension Rippers is an exciting testament to the fresh blood of the next generation of science-fiction. Strap yourself in and prepare for launch on a fast-paced, action-packed, inter-dimensional science-fiction adventure!

Welcome to the year 2097.

Thomas Larkin is a college student stranded in a world brimming with revolutionary conveniences like 3-D printers, hover-cars, teleporters and apartment AI systems complete with colorful personalities. Yet, despite such amenities, Thomas feels himself a prisoner to loneliness; adrift in a dull, corporate-driven, dreamless and directionless society. Longing to escape. Craving an adventure.

Thomas prefers living vicariously through his uncle, Commander Custer J. Larkin. Custer is part of a secret research program in orbit around Mars, code-named Whirlpool. Unbeknownst to Thomas (and the rest of humanity), the Whirlpool project has managed to rip into alternate dimensions parallel to our own. When a rogue member of the Whirlpool team absconds with a priceless Dimension Ripper portal, Custer is launched on a desperate mission to recover the stolen property.

Before embarking upon his volatile mission, Custer dispatches an urgent message to his beloved nephew, delivering Thomas a mission of his own. A mission which propels Thomas on the adventure of a lifetime, to find the “mystery man on Mars.”

Thomas soars through the chaotic skies of futuristic San Francisco, stalks the domed streets and dive bars of the Martian colony Cresco, and teams up with the gorgeous and intrepid reporter Maya St. Phoenix, the famous “redhead on the Red Planet.” Together, these two are rocketed off on a roller-coaster thrill-ride across the multi-verse to locate and rescue Thomas’ uncle.

And, it is rumored that, somewhere across the infinite sprawl of the multi-verse, there exists a utopian dimension. A place that will alter Thomas’ downtrodden worldview and change his life forever. But it may take going through hell to get there…

tags:

Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Adventure

26. Donner’s Green Christmas

by: Mark Levis
Release date: Nov 11, 2014
Number of Pages: 33
Find in Library
Read Review
The weather outside is frightful in Christmas village, but the only thing that a bitter snowman like Frosty will find delightful is the end of Santa’s reign. Years of jealousy have led him down such a dark path that he hires a mascot from another holiday to punch the fat man’s ticket.

Donner knows Frosty is up to something, and as head of the Santa Security Team it’s his job to figure it out before something bad goes down. But he might be too late when Christmas village is invaded by an army led by Frosty and… the Easter Bunny?!

Will this be a white Christmas or will it be blood red and green with a bitter snowman’s envy? Filled with humor, vulgarity, and a heavy dose of action this is a short story sure to make you see Christmas and Easter in a whole different way.

tags:

Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure

27. How to be a Hero

by: Nick Sharma
Release date: Apr 13, 2016
Number of Pages: 268
Find in Library
Read Review
Join Amith as he heads on a quest to become a hero to save one of his most beloved family members.
  How to be a Hero is a magical realism tale about a young, brash little boy named Amith. He and his best friend Shaneel play together in the streets of their isolated, poverty-stricken village in India. They sneak through alleyways and sit on top of walls to get glimpses of movies that inspire their clever fantasies. Because, in their minds, they are not kids, they are heroes. So they dream like only children can, imagining stories and creating wondrous illusions of being heroes just to escape the sickness and death that surround them. But then, death makes its presence felt, as someone very close becomes ill, and the kids once imagined skills are put to the real test. After being inspired by a movie that they think is real, they venture out into the foreboding Indian Jungle to find the Holy Grail to cure them of their troubles. But they are not alone. Accompanying them is a lonely, love-stricken, relentless little girl, named Karishma, who leads them into the depths of the darkness. And it is in this abyss-like mysterious and unending jungle where they are taken to their very limits.
  Friendships are on the line, bravery is put to the test, and love plays its dirty tricks, as the very real danger of reality surfaces and the kids are forced to suffer the consequences of their actions. Hopes, dreams, truth, and regret fill their minds, as they realize they are the most fragile creatures in the jungle, and they must each find out what it truly means to be a hero.
tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Survival Stories

28. The Legion (The Legacy Trilogy Book 2)

by: Melissa Delport
Release date: Sep 20, 2013
Number of Pages: 307
Find in Library
Read Review
A tyrant has been stopped. A new adversary, far more dangerous than the last, has emerged. The war has only just begun.

“It has been four months since I murdered my husband, Eric Dane. Four months since the battle that was supposed to change our world. The year is 2044, and although we may have won the battle, the war is far from over. We believed that our mission was accomplished, that freedom was finally within our grasp. We were wrong. We now face a new danger, one without a face, without a name. An unknown enemy who is far more dangerous than Eric Dane ever was.

Who is this adversary lurking in the shadows and pulling all the strings? My father is missing and Aidan is gone. I have to dig deep to find the strength to go on, but with the support of Reed, strong, fearless, and my equal in every respect, I feel that nothing is impossible. We are exploring new frontiers and finding allies in the most unlikely group of heroes. With a NUSA convoy let loose in the Rebeldom to hunt me down, I must prepare to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the people I love and have sworn to protect.

My name is Rebecca Davis. I am a super-soldier, a mother, a daughter, and a friend. And I am the leader of The Legion. More importantly, I am a woman who will not stop until this war is finally, truly over.”

The Legion is the gripping sequel to The Legacy (book 1 of The Legacy Trilogy) with more twists and turns than ever before, and an ending that cries out for the final chapter.

tags:

Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > War & Military

29. Secrets of the Dragon Tomb

by: Patrick SamphireJeremy Holmes
Release date: Jul 18, 2017
Number of Pages: 352
Find in Library
Read Review

Mars in 1816 is a world of high society, deadly danger, and strange clockwork machines. Pterodactyls glide through the sky, automatic servants hand out sandwiches at elegant garden parties, and in the north, the great dragon tombs hide marvels of Ancient Martian technology.

Twelve-year-old Edward Sullivan has always dreamed of becoming a spy like the ones he reads of in his favorite sci-fi magazine, Thrilling Martian Tales. Instead, he spends his days keeping his eccentric family from complete disaster . . . that is, until the villainous archaeologist Sir Titus Dane kidnaps Edward’s parents as part of a scheme to loot an undiscovered dragon tomb. Edward sets out on a perilous journey to save his parents and protect the dragon tombs in the process. Turns out spywork is a bit more challenging than he had imagined. . . .

Secrets of the Dragon Tomb by Patrick Samphire is a classic adventure story, full of fun, humor and heart with stunning illustrations by Jeremy Holmes throughout. The intergalactic fun and adventure continues in Book 2 of the Secrets of the Dragon Tomb series, The Emperor of Mars.

Science fiction meets classic adventure tales in this quirky novel, and it’s a real treat to know that it’s the first in an intended series.” ?The Bulletin

tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Science Fiction

30. Omega Dragon (Children of the Bard)

by: Bryan Davis
Release date: Mar 20, 2015
Number of Pages: 512
Find in Library
Read Review
Omega Dragon is the fourth book in Children of the Bard, a sequel series to the best-selling Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire series. This book concludes the adventures of Matt and Lauren, twin siblings born to Billy and Bonnie Bannister.
tags:

Teen & Young Adult > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Fantasy

Best Selling Books for teen & young adults:

Recommended Books for teen & young adults:

Best Selling Action & Adventure Books for:

Recommended Action & Adventure Books for:

Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2016 9:42 AM