Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by American author Mark Twain, which was first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885.Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in vernacular English, characterized by local color regionalism. It is told in the first person by Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, the narrator of two other Twain novels (Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective) and a friend of Tom Sawyer. It is a direct sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Read more

A savage roar shatters the peaceful misty dawn.The Auroch People know a cunning sabretooth stalks their valley and nothing will be the same... The Eagle Feather Saga tells the epic of Emil's tribe amidst the daunting challenges and savage splendor of prehistoric times.Staying alive, in a world of fierce carnivores, sinister snakes and hostile tribes takes grit, creativity, and dark humor.A timeless tale of fathers and sons, the cheerful strength of a good woman, and the first wolf dog. This is a classic adventure story of family in the era of claw and fang. Life is Hard, but Beautiful Read more

With starred reviews from School Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus Reviews, this moving novel by acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers is a modern classic. In the late 1960s, Richie Perry is growing up fast on the battlefields of Vietnam. But in the war-torn jungle, every moment is a struggle to survive. All Richie wants is to make it out alive. Read more

Can six boys and a pair of wolves save humanity from a savage insurmountable evil? Winter’s Wind is an ancient tale of altruism, grit, and brotherhood against impossible odds.Four winters have passed since the events of The Eagle Feather. The young Auroch boys, of Emil’s winter group, are on the cusp of The Trials of Manhood. With the coming spring thaw, the boys must leave the tribe and survive a full moon cycle in The Wilderness. A harsh, desolate high country infested with ravenous Grizzlies.In the tradition of their fathers and grandfathers before them, this daunting rite of passage must be met for acceptance as men and hunters of the Auroch People.However, the frigid winter’s winds have reawakened an ancient evil in the world…Life is Hard, but Beautiful Read more

The peaceful Auroch People are on the cusp of a swirling, treacherous conflict they must avoid.A ruthless tyrant, every bit as brilliant as the Eagle Feather, covets the Auroch's good fortune.The Eagle Feather has come of age to lead the tribe. His legend, like the beautiful autumn leaves, has spread far and wide…Some say when the gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers. Others say, we are each tested to our limits.Crimson Sky is a timeless tale of creativity, compassion, and grit.Legends of the fall always face the tears of autumn. Read more

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE FAST-PACED AVENGING ANGELS SERIES COMES A NEW KIND OF WESTERN HERO.Fourteen-year-old Connor Mack dreams of a life full of adventure—while he’s stuck plowing, doing chores, and being worked to death on a half barren family spread in East Texas. He plans to one day flee the beatings delivered by his hulking older brothers and lazy pa. But he knows when he does, he has to take his twin sister, Abby, with him.Connor gets his chance when River Hicks, a man wanted for the murder of a policeman in Fort Worth, rides into town with a pack of bounty hunters on his trail. As the gun smoke clears, and Connor has killed men for the first time in his life, he knows this is his and Abby’s time to escape their life of abuse.Knowing the law will soon be on their heels, they follow Hicks—an outlaw driven by his own demons and deep secrets, which somehow involve the Mack twins.Conner has a lot of learning and growing up to do…and he has to stay alive to do it.Read along across nine action-packed books as odds are defied, relentless dangers are faced, and treacherous journeys of self-discovery are navigated in an attempt to carve out a life of freedom in several gripping tales.Gunslinger: The Complete Series includes Gunslinger: Killer's Chance, Gunslinger: Killer's Fuse, Gunslinger: Killer's Choice, Gunslinger: Killer's Train, Gunslinger: Killer's Reckoning, Gunslinger: Killer's Brand, Gunslinger: Killer's Ghost, Gunslinger: Killer's Gamble, and Gunslinger: Killer's Requiem. Read more

Treasure Island (originally titled The Sea Cook: A Story for Boys) is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, tells a story of "buccaneers and buried gold." It is considered a coming-of-age story and is noted for its atmosphere, characters, and action.The novel was originally serialized from 1881 to 1882 in the children's magazine Young Folks under the title Treasure Island or the Mutiny of the Hispaniola, credited to the pseudonym "Captain George North". It was first published as a book on 14 November 1883 by Cassell & Co. It has since become one of the most often dramatized and adapted of all novels in numerous media.Since its publication, Treasure Island has had a significant influence on depictions of pirates in popular culture, including elements such as deserted tropical islands, treasure maps marked with an "X," and one-legged seamen with parrots perched on their shoulders. Read more

The sequel to the New York Times–bestselling and National Book Award longlisted Walk on Earth a Stranger. After her harrowing journey west to California, Lee Westfall has finally found a new home—one rich in gold, thanks to her magical power, a power that seems to be changing every day. But this home is rich in other ways, too: with friends who are searching for a place to be themselves, just as she is, and with love. Jefferson—her longtime best friend—hasn’t stopped trying to win her heart. And Lee is more and more tempted to say yes.But her uncle Hiram hasn’t given up his quest to get Lee and her power under his control. When she’s kidnapped and taken to him, Lee sees firsthand the depths of her uncle’s villainy. Yet Lee’s magic is growing. Gold no longer simply sings to her, it listens. It obeys her call. Is it enough to destroy her uncle once and for all?Rae Carson, acclaimed author of the Girl of Fire and Thorns series, takes us deep into the gold fields as she continues this sweeping saga of magic and history, and an unforgettable heroine who must come into her own. Like a River Glorious is the second book in the Gold Seer trilogy. Read more

“Journey to the Center of the Earth” is one of the most interesting works by Jules Verne who traveled in his books to places people have never seen and he poured him rich imagination into his books. Many things he described were fiction then but they are possible now, as he predicted.Jules Verne’s classic, written in 1864, has been hailed as both an inspiring work of science fiction as well as an entertaining, action-adventure story that has delighted readers for over 150 years.The story centers on three men: German professor Otto Lidenbrock, a respected mineralogist; Axel Lidenbrock, Otto’s orphaned nephew; and Hans Bjelke, an Icelandic duck hunter who speaks Danish, and their adventures as they seek a hidden passage they believe will take them to the center of the Earth. Read more

#1 AMAZON INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER2021 New York City Book Award Winner (Science Fiction / Adventure)2019 American Fiction Award Winner (Adventure)2019 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Winner (Best New Voice: Fiction)2019 Readers' Favorite Award Winner (Adventure)2018 Beverly Hills Book Award Winner (Action/Adventure)Perfect for fans of thrillers, historical fantasy, and YA fiction, this tale of Egyptian mythology and modern genetic engineering is "fast-paced and enthralling with a marvelous plot... thought-provoking and ingenious... well-written and engaging. Heir of Ra is most highly recommended!" -Readers' Favorite (5/5 Stars)TEN THOUSAND YEARS BENEATH THE SAND. TWO MYTHS ON A COLLISION COURSE.An excavation of the fabled Hall of Records beneath the Sphinx unleashes an ancient disease that leaves Alyssa's father fighting for his life. As Alyssa races to find a cure, she stumbles upon a haunting artifact--and trespasses into the mind of an Egyptian god.ANCIENT HISTORY AND PRESENT TIME INTERTWINE.A global epidemic looms. Alyssa relives memories of an advanced race and unravels clues hidden within the relic, as she evades ruthless adversaries set on exploiting the power of the ancient genes. Then she makes a staggering discovery...DON'T MISS THIS AWARD-WINNING #1 BEST SELLER THAT IS CAPTIVATING READERS WORLDWIDE!"Sasinowski creates captivating action and an empowered central character... engaging adventure... combining fantasy, history, mystery, and a touch of romance." -Kirkus Reviews"A thrilling adventure for explorers of all ages." -Bestsellersworld.com"I had more fun reading Heir of Ra than any book so far this year. M. Sasinowski has conjured a cast of wonderfully realized characters and set them off on an adventure that spools out at a break-neck pace. Read it!" -Philip Athans, New York Times best-selling author of Annihilation Read more

A band of fierce Viking warriors. A battle with enemies on both sides. A young man just trying to survive.Ulv, a youth raised on a tiny farm far from the jarls and warriors, faces his first raid with trepidation. With no seafaring or fighting experience, he's no warrior, no Viking. Yet he must prove himself to the Jarl and his crew. When disaster strikes, Ulv challenges a formidable warrior to a duel as his only means of escape. Against all odds, he must defeat an opponent twice his size if he is to survive. But survival seems unlikely, and victory even more so.Can Ulv rise from obscurity and earn honour in the eyes of the Jarl, or is he doomed to a life of enslavement?Viking' heralds the start of the 'Viking Ventures' series, a gritty Viking historical fiction saga. For those who enjoy underdog stories with intense action, fierce battles and authentic characters in an unforgiving world, Åsli and Bakkjord's latest instalment is a must-read.Pick up Viking today and immerse yourself in a gripping saga of honour, survival and Viking prowess that will keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover. Read more

A novel of the Shoshone woman’s epic journey with Lewis and Clark from an American Book Award winner: “A grand adventure . . . not to be missed.” —Kirkus Reviews                    Captured by her enemies, married to a foreigner, and a mother at age sixteen, Sacajawea lived a life of turmoil and change. Then in 1804, the mysterious young Shoshone woman known as Bird Woman met Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Acting as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, Sacajawea bravely embarked on an epic journey that altered history forever.    In this novel her extraordinary story is told in alternating chapters by both Sacajawea and by William Clark, including parts of Clark’s original diaries. From a winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Native Writers Circle of The Americas, it also includes a map showing Lewis and Clark’s trail.    “Bruchac’s fascinating story of the life of the woman who was pivotal to the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition is an outstanding example of historical fiction told from multiple perspectives.” —School Library Journal   “The author adheres closely to journals kept by members of the expedition, creating characters who are both lifelike and compelling.” —Publishers Weekly Read more

A corpse in a Turkish bath. Roving bands of the insane released from their asylums. Two trials. And a law student for the defense.When an earthquake shakes the city and the debris-ridden alleyways of the Casbah resound with cries for help and sighs of grief, Muhammad steps in with legal aid for an enslaved manservant accused of murder and a maidservant he knows only as An Admirer of Books. Seeking justice in court, Muhammad turns to his knowledge of the law. But will the dangerous enemy he makes in court ruin Muhammad’s makeshift defense?And what has the madman who lost his family at sea, and his mind in the notorious Arsenal of Toulon, to do with any of this?An Admirer of Books, the second installment in the Muhammad Amalfi Mystery Series, is about identity, fidelity, struggle, justice, and more. If you like fast-paced historical fiction set in unusual places, then you will definitely love this book by author AJ Lewis.AN ADMIRER OF BOOKS placed First in the Unpublished Historical Fiction category of the 2018 Royal Palms Literary Awards hosted by the Florida Writers Association. Read more

Maftu was afraid of the sea. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been cheated of Mafatu. So, though he was the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a race of Polynesians who worshipped courage, and he was named Stout Heart, he feared and avoided tha sea, till everyone branded him a coward. When he could no longer bear their taunts and jibes, he determined to conquer that fear or be conquered-- so he went off in his canoe, alone except for his little dog and pet albatross. A storm gave him his first challenge. Then days on a desert island found him resourceful beyond his own expectation. This is the story of how his courage grew and how he finally returned home. This is a legend. It happened many years ago, but even today the people of Hikueru sing this story and tell it over their evening fires. Read more

Tom Murrell could never understand his father s dreams of carving a new life out of the wilderness. He wanted to do something else with his life besides spend it behind a plow, but with the family moving to the Red River in Arkansaw Territory, he was stuck. Everything changes for Tom when he witnesses the death of Tiatesun, spiritual leader of the Kadohadacho tribe, and is drawn into a raging conflict between the Kado and their arch enemies, the Osage. Their new community will never be safe untilTom uncovers the Lost Treasure of the Kadohadacho. Read more

The Extraordinary Voyages Series: (Les Voyages Extraordinaires) Five Weeks in a Balloon (1869) The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras (1874–75) A Journey to the Interior of the Earth (1871) From the Earth to the Moon (1867) In Search of the Castaways (1873) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1872) Around The Moon (1873) ('From the Earth to the Moon' Sequel) The Fur Country (1873) Around the World in Eighty Days (1873) The Mysterious Island (1874) The Survivors of the Chancellor (1875) Michael Strogoff (1876) Off on a Comet (1877) The Child of the Cavern (1877) Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen (1878) Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon (1881) Godfrey Morgan (1883) The Lottery Ticket (1886) Robur the Conqueror (1887) Topsy-Turvy (1890) Claudius Bombarnac (1894) Facing the Flag (1897) An Antarctic Mystery (1898) Read more

A keystone of English literature, "Gulliver’s Travels" was one of the books that gave birth to the novel form, though it did not yet have the rules of the genre as an organizing tool. A parody of the then popular travel narrative, "Gulliver’s Travels" combines adventure with savage satire, mocking English customs and the politics of the day.Jonathan Swift’s masterpiece was originally published in 1726 without its author’s name under the title "Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World." This work, which is told in Gulliver’s “own words,” is the most brilliant as well as the most bitter and controversial of his satires. Read more

The wind and snow blow so hard, you can't see your hand in front of your face. Your heating fuel is nearly gone, and so is your food. How do you survive? Five fourteen–year–olds face this desperate situation on a deadly journey in Antarctica. It is 2083. They are contes–tants on a reality TV show, Antarctic Survivor, which is set up to re–create Robert F. Scott's 1912 doomed attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole. But in 2083 reality TV is not just an act. Contestants literally relive – or die during – the simulations of events. Robert Scott and his team were experienced explorers and scientists, but their attempt to reach the Pole proved fatal. What chance does the Antarctic Survivor team have? This action–packed, riveting adventure – full of fascinating direct quotes from Scott's journals and other accounts of the expedition – is both a heart–wrenching drama from the past and a disquieting glimpse into the future. Ages 12+ Read more