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Adventure Books

Go the Distance
by Jen Calonita

Challenged to prove that she is worthy of becoming a god at Hercules' side, an unsure Meg embarks on a soul-risking mission to rescue her ex's new wife from the Underworld.

Reclaim the Stars: 17 Tales Across Realms & Space
by Zoraida Cordova

Stories that range from princesses warring in space, to the all too-near devastation of climate change, to haunting ghost stories in Argentina, and mermaids off the coast of the Caribbean. This is science fiction and fantasy that breaks borders and realms, and proves that stories are truly universal.

Rise
by Freya Finch

When her mother, the captain of the Valkyries, disappears on a mission for Odin, Brynn teams up with her sisters to stop the oncoming war, learning how the ties between fate and choice are as interwoven and unbreakable as the bonds between sisters.

Stormclan's Folly
by Erin Hunter

Stripestar and Galestar decide to leave the forest and seek new land for their Clan. But they are soon faced with the reality of life without StarClan's guidance, sending them down a path of peril, loss, and despair. Can these cats find the way forward without StarClan, or are they doomed to a grim fate that will echo for generations to come?

The Isles of the Gods
by Amie Kaufman

When Prince Leander of Alinor commandeers her ship, demanding she take him to a sacred island, Selly finds their voyage leading to acts of treason and high-seas terror, bringing two countries to the brink of war and two strangers closer than they ever thought possible.

When the Angels Left the Old Country
by Sacha Lamb

When a young emigrant from their tiny village goes missing on a voyage to America, angel Uriel and demon Little Ash set off to find her. They will face many obstacles in America, from corrupt officials, to cruel mob bosses, murderers, and demons in disguise.

A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix
by C. B. Lee

In this thrilling YA remix of the classic adventure Treasure Island, Xiang joins the mysterious Anh and her crew in pursuit of a fabled treasure when a tiny map scroll is discovered in her plain gold pendant.

The Getaway List
by Emma Lord

Moving to NY for the summer, Riley reunites with childhood best friend Tom, the co-creator of The Getaway List, which enumerates all the adventures they've wanted to do together. As they work their way through the list, they'll discover the biggest adventure of all: love.

Best of All Worlds
by Kenneth Oppel

Xavier Oaks reluctantly leaves his mom and brother to join his dad and his dad's new pregnant wife at the cabin, only to awaken one morning and discover the house has been moved and they're trapped inside a dome! Is there any escape? Is there a reason they are stuck where they are? Different people have different answers, and those different answers inexorably lead to tension, strife, and sacrifice.

Murtagh
by Christopher Paolini

Hated, alone and exiled to the outskirts of society, Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, must decide what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him when a new enemy emerges from the shadows of Alagaësia.

The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting
by Natalie C. Parker

Tru has been hiding all her life. At seventeen, she's still hiding. Not even her closest friends know her real name, or that she's balancing high school with knife and stealth training. When assassins interrupt her mundane babysitting job, Tru flees with a one-year-old strapped to her chest and spiraling questions: Who killed her parents? Whom can she trust? And is it ever OK to kiss a girl who's trying to hunt you down?

Miles Morales: Suspended: a Spider-Man novel
by Jason Reynolds

After earning a suspension for saving the world, Miles Morales finds a long boring day turning into one that has his spidey-senses tingling. He goes head-to-head with an unexpected enemy who is hiding a secret, one that might have the power to destroy the world's history.

The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan

After learning that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea, Percy Jackson is transferred from boarding school to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods, and becomes involved in a quest to prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J. K Rowling

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Heroes and Monsters: Stranger Things
by Rana Tahir

Are you ready to journey to the dark side of Hawkins, Indiana? Join Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends as they explore Pennhurst Asylum, the creepy old Creel house, and possibly even the Upside Down. The decisions you make will decide the fates of the characters and lead to unexpected, thrilling, and even deadly outcomes.

The Summer of Broken Rules
by K.L. Walther

Even though she is still grieving over her sister's death, eighteen-year-old Meredith Fox plans to reconnect with family and friends when they gather on Martha's Vineyard for her cousin's big wedding--unless she gets distracted by a week-long game of Assassin and a handsome groomsman.

Wendy's Ever After
by Julie Wright

Wendy Darling embarks on a new journey where her past in Neverland collides with her future hopes for love, only to rediscover the adventure never truly ended.

A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel
by Fred Fordham

Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth, he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets, unleashing a terrible shadow on the world.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
by Kanehito Yamada

Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. Decades after their victory, the funeral of one her friends confronts Frieren with her own near immortality. Frieren sets out to fulfill the last wishes of her comrades and finds herself beginning a new adventure.