action and adventure fiction

"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.

When the pirate king dies, the Bone Crown Trials, a competition to determine the next ruler of the seas, begins. Three strangers named Csilla Abado, Kane Blackwater, and Lorelei Penny soon find themselves caught up in a deadly battle for the throne. Csilla dreams of becoming the first pirate queen, Kane is looking for a chance to save his father's ship, the "Iron Jewel," and Lorelei has stowed away on the "Iron Jewel" looking for her mother's killer. But these three realize they stand a stronger chance together and form a tentative alliance.

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.

"Barbie goes inside a new video game! Can she stop the nasty virus that's trying to take it over?"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

When sixteen-year-old Delphine, a dressmaker mouse in Cinderella's chateau, learns of her connection to the Threaded, magical tailor mice of legend, she undertakes an epic quest to claim her identity.

"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.

"Join eight strangers inside a video game for a chance to win a million dollars. The challenge is simple: survive to the end, and you're rich. There's just one problem: A traitor is hiding among your group. One-by-one, crew members of the spaceship start disappearing. Can you find the traitor before it's too late?"--Provided by publisher.

"The latest battle royale video game from Bionosoft promises a crazy cast of villains, over-the-top superweapons, and non-stop action. But when you get sucked into the game, you discover that Grim Island is home to something far stranger than a few costumed baddies. Young gamers control the action in this new interactive adventure. . .They'll use critical thinking skills to solve puzzles, explore hidden areas, and outsmart villains. Then, once they finish the main story, they'll get a chance to unlock a whole new tale"--Provided by publisher.

After her only friend moves away, then invites her to a new Minecraft server so they can play together, Cece must first pass the twisted Haven trials, forcing her to find people she can rely on--both in the game and in real life.