Showing 1–50 of 54 titles
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Abel's Island
After a violent storm, Abel, a mouse, finds himself alone, bewildered, and far, far away from his beloved wife Amanda. Sustained by his love for his wife, Abel uses all his resources to survive for a year on the deserted island.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1977 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780374300104
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Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian
Listeners will be immersed in a world populated with fairies, trolls, and Opal Koboi—Artemis Fowl's archenemy. Nathaniel Parker's energetic performance conveys the rollicking adventures listeners have come to expect from Artemis Fowl. -
The Avion My Uncle Flew
When John's father returns home after World War II, he decides to take his wife and son to France. There John will have a chance to get his injured leg treated and to see his mother's homeland. John does not want to go, but he has no choice. Once there he becomes involved in a mysterious adventure that takes him to southern France and his glider-building uncle.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1947 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780590462426
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The Beatryce Prophecy
A prophecy sets a medieval adventure in motion that involves a mysterious girl, a feisty goat, a boy with a tragic sword, a missing king, and an empathetic monk.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536213614
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The Black Pearl
In this story written with stark simplicity and riveting suspense, Ramon confronts his two greatest enemies in the waters of Baja California. The legendary curse of the Manta Diablo holds true when Ramon wrests the fabulous black pearl from the Manta's cave and his life is changed forever.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1968 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395069615
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Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy
Katherine Kellgren's vocal athleticism takes listeners from the filthy streets of eighteenth century London to the high seas in L.A. Meyer's fast-paced novel about a girl who stows away as a cabin boy. -
Boy with a Pack
Bill fills a backpack with things to sell in Ohio and, with two years of savings, leaves his New Hampshire mill town on foot. The 1837 journey is long and hard but filled with all kinds of adventures, danger, and amazing good luck.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1940 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152112400
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Cedric the Forester
Cedric, son of a thirteenth-century forester, saves Sir Richard's son and is made his squire. Taught to read and fight, Cedric becomes the best crossbowman in England, and, at the Battle of the Eagles, he is knighted.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1922 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997488657
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The Codfish Musket
Even as a youngster, Dan has a keen eye for fine rifles and arms. On a mission to Washington for his Boston employer, Dan becomes secretary to Thomas Jefferson. The president sends him into the frontier with a message for Merriwether Lewis, but along the way Dan spots gun thieves arming the Indians. He defeats them and delivers his message, finally returning to Washington.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1937 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489661
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Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady
Versatile narrator Katherine Kellgren takes feisty, seafaring Mary “Jacky” Faber on an ill-fated voyage to become a lady as Jacky stretches her seas legs at an elite Boston finishing school in this humorous and melodramatic sequel to Bloody Jack, a 2008 Odyssey Award Honor title. -
Dogsong
Unhappy with the snowmobile-and-television society that seems to have taken over his Eskimo village, Russell turns to Oogruk, the old man of the village, for help in finding a path back to the old ways. With Oogruk's advice and encouragement, Russell begins an arduous dogsled journey northward to find his own “song.”- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1986 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780027701807
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Finding Fire
This wordless picture book uses a bright palette to tell the story of a young member of a prehistoric community who volunteers to find fire when their source is doused by rain.
- Fiction, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536213027
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Glory of the Seas
The exciting early days of the clipper ships, the controversial Fugitive Slave Law, and the inner conflict caused by civil disobedience are at the center of this story set in Boston in the 1850s. When the Flying Cloud sails to San Francisco in just eightynine days, many Bostonians dream of sailing to California.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1934 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780394911878
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Grayling's Song
With a flair for character vocalization and a beautiful singing voice, Katherine Kellgren takes the listener on Grayling's magical quest. -
The Great Quest
Twelve-year-old Josiah tells of how his Uncle Seth is tricked by an old friend into selling his shop and buying a ship. Thinking they are going in search of gold, Josiah and his uncle find themselves unwillingly involved in the slave trade and at odds with the crew.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1922 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997488640
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Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible
In a spunky graphic novel retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Harriet, a hamster princess, embarks on many wild adventures until the curse on her backfires and she needs to save her parents. -
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry has come of age and must face the most dangerous and serious challenges of his life; narrator Jim Dale continues the series with expert voicing of the characters and the action, forcing the listener to savor this seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series. -
Hatchet
When the pilot dies of a heart attack, Brian crash-lands the small plane in the Canadian wilderness. Left with only a hatchet and the clothes he is wearing, Brian begins a gripping fifty-four-day ordeal that challenges his physical and psychological skills to their limits.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1988 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780689840920
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Healer of the Water Monster
While visiting his grandmother, a Navajo boy enlists help from Holy Beings and tribal members as he tries to help heal an ailing Water Monster and his own uncle.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Accidentally left behind when her tribe flees, Karana spends eighteen years alone on an island off the coast of California. Her courage and resourcefulness help her to survive and to fill her life with moments of beauty and happiness.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1961 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395069622
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Julie of the Wolves
Having run away from a forced marriage, thirteen-year-old Miyax, an Eskimo, becomes lost on the Arctic plain. Her only hope for survival is acceptance by a wolf pack. Imitating their facial expressions and body movements, Miyax slowly becomes one of them, while still trying to get to safety.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1973 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780064400589
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The King's Fifth
Imprisoned in Vera Cruz and awaiting trial, seventeen-year-old Esteban tells of his part in the disastrous expedition for gold to the Seven Cities of Cibola. A map- maker, Esteban is left with the bags of gold. After seeing the greed, cruelty, and, finally, death of those searching for it, he throws the gold into a volcanic crater.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1967 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395069639
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The Last Mapmaker
A mapmaker’s apprentice, Sai joins a group of explorers on a journey to map unexplored territories. Filled with secrets and double-crossing, this seafaring adventure follows Sai as she charts a new path to her destiny.
- Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2023 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536204957
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The Legend of Auntie Po
This graphic novel interweaves historical fiction and surreal adventure as Mei reimagines the tale of Paul Bunyan with a Chinese heroine to cope with ramifications of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
- Fiction, History, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525554882
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The Living
In a thrilling survival story, Shy's summer job on a cruise ship becomes a fight for his life. This page-turner adventure also raises important cultural and sociological issues.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385741200
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Mars Evacuees
A war between Earth and aliens leads to the evacuation of children to Mars. When the grown-ups disappear, Alice, her friends, and a robot goldfish make a discovery that might just change everything.- Fiction, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062293992
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Max and the Midknights
Kristen DiMercurio leads an amazing full cast production filled with standout characters, pointed jokes, medieval music, and humorous sound effects.
- Fiction, Adventure, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525636038
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Max and the Midknights and the Tower of Time
The medieval tale of a knight-in-training continues with book 3 of the Max and the Midknights series as Max strives to find her twin. The full cast, with each reader distinct and talented, feels like a cinematic experience, often inviting listeners to participate with humor and interactivity.
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The Murderer's Ape
Determined to clear her friend, the Chief, of murder, remarkable ape Sally Jones sets off on an epic journey and meets a fascinating cast of characters.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781101931752
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My Side of the Mountain
Tired of living in a crowded city apartment, Sam Gribley runs away from home and heads for his Grandpa Gribley's long-lost homestead in the Catskill Mountains. For a year he stays alone, learning to live off the land, hollowing out a tree for a home, taming a falcon, and using every bit of ingenuity and resourcefulness he has to survive.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1960 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780590431606
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Nowhere Boy
When Max finds Syrian refugee Ahmed hiding alone in his basement in Belgium, Max decides to help Ahmed by keeping him secret and safe.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781250307576
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Nuts to You
Jessica Almasy uses tones, cadences, and accents to personify three squirrels and other animals during an exciting rescue mission.
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The Only Fish in the Sea
Pack your fishing poles and paint buckets and embark on a quest with Sadie and Sherman to rescue Ellsworth the goldfish.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626722828
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Ood-Le-Uk the Wanderer
An Alaskan Eskimo caught on an ice floe crosses the Bering Straight. After years of wandering, he returns home to establish trade between his tribe and the Siberian tribesmen. Once known as a weakling, after his hazardous adventures he is known to be a brave man.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1931 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489067
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Pran of Albania
In post–World War I Albania amidst a threat of attack from Slavs, fourteen-year-old Pran falls in love. Rather than submit to an arranged marriage, she vows to never marry. After a truce is made, Pran realizes the man she loves is the same man her parents had arranged for her to marry.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1930 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997488916
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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale Of Two Volcanoes
The legend of Mexico's mythic volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, unfolds in this exquisite version of an ancient love story. The stylized codex-inspired art renews and reinterprets the tradition of Aztec flor y canto using a palette of earth tones and celestial blues to illuminate this artistic retelling.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781419721304
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The Quaint and Curious Quest of Johnny Longfoot
Sent to the country to stay with his very thrifty uncle, Johnny, son of the shoe king, outwits guard dogs and a bear to reach the miserly old man. Not welcome, he goes on a quest that leads him to a cat who sends him to look for gold and seven-league boots. Leading a band of dogs, cats, bears, and his tagalong uncle, Johnny resourcefully succeeds in his mission.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489807
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Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot
With non-stop sound effects and Wyman’s squeaktastic performance, Ricky Ricotta’s adventure is an uproarious good time.
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Salt Magic
In a twisty graphic novel set after WWI, a mysterious lady in white turns the local water supply salty, leading Vonceil to try to undo the curse.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780823450503
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Seashore Story
On an island where “the quietness of ancient times” is felt, visiting children are reminded of the old story of Urashima, a fisherman who saved the life of a turtle. In return, the turtle takes him deep into the ocean to a mythical land. Muted pastel drawings capture the mysticism of the Japanese story.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1968 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670627110
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The Secret Keepers
When 12-year-old Reuben finds a peculiar, magical watch that has the power to turn its owner invisible, he's propelled on the adventure of a lifetime. -
Sing Down the Moon
At fourteen, Bright Morning dares to be optimistic about her future. Her mother is a wealthy Navajo, and Bright Morning is to marry Tall Boy, a young Navajo warrior. Then she is wrenched from her home by Spanish slavers. When freed, she is uprooted again, this time by the cavalry, who force the Navajo to make a 300-mile march to Bosque Redondo.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1971 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780395109199
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Skulduggery Pleasant
Rupert Degas fleshes out a cast of characters including a “tweenage” girl, nefarious villains, and a skeleton detective. Music and sound effects mirror the mood of this bone-rattling mystery.
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The Smoking Mirror
In an action-packed, fantasy novel, that combines Aztec and Mayan mythology with life in contemporary South Texas and Mexico, 12-year-old twins descend into the Land of the Dead to find their mother.- Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2016 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781925148640
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A Solitary Blue
Abandoned at the age of seven by his cause-conscious mother, Jeff is left to fend for himself and take care of his absent-minded-professor father. Not until Jeff is stricken with pneumonia at the age of twelve does his father understand how he, too, has deserted his son. Slowly the two build a close, strong relationship that is able to help them survive and grow.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1984 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780689310089
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Stuntboy, in the Meantime
Portico's adventures in his apartment building are brought to life in a dynamic and playful way that transports the listener in this high energy and thrilling chapter book. With a full cast and a soundscape that blends seamlessly with the narration, listeners will not be able to help being drawn into the fun.
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Violet and Jobie in the Wild
When indoor mouse siblings are dropped off in a state park to fend for themselves, they learn how to survive and forge important friendships with the other animals.
- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062499691