adventure stories

Kinjal and Kiya's dog disappears before their eyes. Then two enormous flying horses appear and insist on taking them to a place they have never heard of: the Sky Kingdom. The horses need their help solving a mystery: why the bees are disappearing, along with the nectar the horses need to survive. The twins must use Kiya's scientific skills and Kinjal's love of books and language to help the horses. Once there, they discover that the disappearance of the bees is more nefarious than they thought.

"About a boy on a quest to rescue his father, with only a ghost as his companion and a mysterious pony as his guide"--Provided by publisher.

"Since her mother left, Pearl has spent more and more time in the ocean, fishing to help her father pay the bills. When she gets mixed up with a group of illegal abalone poachers and starts diving near a restricted wreck, Pearl meets an ancient sea monster named Otto--who isn't quite as monstrous as she thought. When Otto's enemies come back to finish what they started, Pearl is the only one who can save him, but only if she has the courage to let go of her past and open up to others"--Provided by publisher.

"Join the legendary heroes Raph, Leo, Donnie, and Mikey as these brothers discover the Hidden City beneath New York, learn amazing mystic ninja skills, battle absurd mutants...and always find time for a slice of their favorite pizza! Will the TMNT be able to master their new world, or will their new world master them?"--Provided by publisher.

"After discovering a clue from an old pirate captain, Amelia Bedelia digs for buried treasure"--OCLC.

"To break the curse on the kingdom, Syv, the youngest snowcat prince, sets out on a dangerous quest to find the long-lost magical crown of his ancestor and learn the true meaning of bravery and honor"--Provided by publisher.

"John Little knew poaching deer would be a risk, but under heel of their Norman lords, the Saxon peasants are starving. When the Sheriff of Nottingham's men destroy John's village for his crime, he flees into the tangle of Sherwood Forest with the only other survivor, a young girl named Marian. But dangers lurk there, too: the outlaw Robin Hood soon takes them prisoner. Robin is all dazzling bravado, dashing looks, and clever tricks--but John discovers that his fight against oppression means a rough and dangerous life, constantly hunted. As the newly dubbed Little John gets an education in how to fit into Robin's band, Marian, too, grows into a force to be reckoned with. Thrust into a world of fearless bandits, uncertain allies, and merciless vendettas, Little John and Marian earn their place--and build an unshakable friendship with Robin Hood"--Dust jacket.

Dark forces are gathering. A new battle is beginning. Meet the brave heroes who will try to defend the galaxy . Read about the villains who want to rule it. Learn about amazing starships, and find out about an epic battle between good and evil.

"Around the globe, exceptional mice live in the shadows. Under the direction of famed mouse inventor Gadget Hackwrench, they work together as a team to solve big problems using small gadgets. They are high trained. They are nearly invisible. And they love cheese. Their mission: save the world. Bernadette is a small--but brave--mouse with a score to settle. Jarvis is a sensitive rat with a big appetite and unmatched puzzle-solving skills. Both are eager to prove their worth as the youngest, newest recruits to the Mouse Watch. But before their first day of training is through, Bernie and Jarvis find themselves at the center of an evil plot orchestrated by the Rogue Animal Thieves Society (R.A.T.S.). Soon they are catapulted from new recruits into full-on action heroes, as they learn how to work together to save the Mouse Watch-and the world as they know it"--Provided by publisher.

"Cooper Hawke and the Secret of Phantom Island is the greatest video game nobody has ever played. The treasure-hunting adventure was supposed to set a new standard for gaming. Then, just one month before its release date, it fell off the face of the earth"--Back cover.