Adventure

Fourth Wing

Fourth Wing is a gripping fantasy novel about Violet Sorrengail, who must navigate the deadly trials of Basgiath War College to become a dragon rider, despite her physical frailties and enemies determined to see her fail.

Rebecca Yarros
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Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a whimsical tale about a cunning fox outsmarting three mean farmers who seek to capture him.

Roald Dahl
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Caraval

'Caraval' by Stephanie Garber is a captivating tale of two sisters escaping their oppressive father to participate in a mystical and dangerous game that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy.

Stephanie Garber
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Wild

Wild by Cheryl Strayed is a memoir about the author's transformative 1,100-mile solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, undertaken to heal from personal tragedies.

Cheryl Strayed
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White Fang

White Fang by Jack London chronicles the journey of a wolf-dog hybrid as he navigates the brutal wilderness and learns the transformative power of human kindness.

Jack London
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Treasure Island

Treasure Island is an adventure novel about young Jim Hawkins who finds a treasure map and embarks on a journey to a distant island to find pirate treasure.

Robert Louis Stevenson
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Shōgun

Shōgun by James Clavell is a compelling historical fiction novel about an Englishman's journey in 17th-century Japan, exploring cultural clashes, political intrigue, and personal transformation.

James Clavell
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Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure

Alone: The Classic Polar Adventure recounts Richard E. Byrd's harrowing solo expedition to Antarctica in 1934, detailing his struggles, triumphs, and the profound solitude he experienced.

Richard E. Byrd
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The Hobbit

A timeless tale of adventure, courage, and growth as home-loving Bilbo Baggins joins a quest to reclaim a treasure guarded by the fearsome dragon Smaug.

J. R. R. Tolkien
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His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials is a captivating fantasy trilogy by Philip Pullman that follows the adventures of two children, Lyra and Will, through a series of parallel universes, blending science, theology, and magic.

Philip Pullman
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Inkheart (Inkheart Trilogy, Book 1)

Inkheart is a magical tale where characters from a book come to life, throwing young Meggie into an adventurous and perilous journey to save her world and harness the magic of storytelling.

Cornelia Funke
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Journey to the Center of the Earth

Journey to the Center of the Earth is an adventurous tale by Jules Verne where explorers venture into the Earth's depths, encountering fantastic creatures and geological wonders.

Jules Verne
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Into the Wild

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer chronicles the journey of Christopher McCandless, who abandoned his life of comfort to venture into the Alaskan wilderness, ultimately leading to his tragic death.

Jon Krakauer
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Shantaram

'Shantaram' is a thrilling and expansive novel about an escaped Australian convict who finds purpose and peril in the slums and underworld of Bombay.

Gregory David Roberts
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Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley follows the adventures of Stanley Lambchop, a boy who becomes flat after a bulletin board accident, leading to extraordinary experiences, including solving crimes and exploring the world in unique ways.

Jeff Brown, Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator)
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Holes

Holes by Louis Sachar is a captivating tale of fate and friendship, centered around a boy named Stanley Yelnats who is sent to a detention center where he uncovers a hidden truth beneath the surface.

Louis Sachar
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The Magician's Nephew Color Gift Edition

The Magician's Nephew, a prequel to The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, introduces the origins of Narnia through the adventures of two children, Digory and Polly.

C. S. Lewis
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Hatchet

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is a gripping young-adult adventure novel about Brian Robeson, a boy who survives alone in the wilderness after a plane crash, armed only with a hatchet.

Gary Paulsen
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The Swiss Family Robinson

A Swiss family is shipwrecked on an uncharted island, where they use their resourcefulness to survive and build a new life. The story blends adventure with practical lessons on self-sufficiency.

Johann David Wyss
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The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a thrilling adventure novel about a daring English nobleman who rescues French aristocrats during the French Revolution, using clever disguises to evade capture.

Baroness Orczy
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