Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure, Survival Stories
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The Axolotl’s Adventure
by Aiden McKay
Littia is a brave young axolotl who loves to explore her underwater world. Sometimes she goes pretty far from home in her adventures, and one day she gets a little lost. When she meets a new friend named Jeff, the two curious creatures set off...
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Dora and the Yellow Strawstack
by Bob Bartel
Dora and Henry are so excited about the harvest crew gathering in the field behind their house. There are horses, wagons, and all kinds of interesting machines. Look! There’s their father, driving his tractor. It’s 1929, and life on the farm is...
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Charlie
The Little Bear that Did by Hal Giddens
J lives and works in northern Nova Scotia. His life follows a pattern: every winter he works in the sugar woods, helping to make maple syrup. In the late summer he picks berries on a blueberry farm, and in the fall, he readies the sugar woods for...
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The Adventures of Mr. Grass
by Jamie Godin
Mr. Grass is a tiny blade of grass who does everything with his best friend, a grasshopper named Biggles — until one day Mr. Grass is whisked away by a strong wind! Now he’s all alone, and about to start an epic journey. How will he survive on...
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A Tale from the Red Bandana
by Laurie Madison
This is a tale of a street dog named Maca who becomes separated from his family and has to go it alone. On his journey, Maca is given a red bandana and is inspired by his gift to help animals and people alike as he uses his bandana to solve each...
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A Wild Ride
by Shellene Ramsahoye
A story of adventure, survival, friendship, and personal journey, A Wild Ride features thirteen-year-old Justin Attwood, who is sent to a summer wilderness camp at the insistence of his father. Although reluctant to attend the camp, Justin fears...
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The Talking Ducks
by Meagan Balgobin
It’s getting very cold in Winnipeg as winter moves in. The Ducks, a sweet little family of Talking Ducks, need to go somewhere warm. Follow Mommy Duck, Daddy Duck, and their children Angela, Luke, and Crystal Duck on a whirlwind adventure as they...
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The Search for Shehakim
Mahana and Tarila by S. L. Brown
An evening of storytelling around the fire turns into an exciting adventure for Mahana, a young girl who lives on the island of Ua Huka, when she hears a voice calling her name. The voice leads her to the beach, where she falls asleep in a boat....
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Sammy, Wise Old Rabbit
by Carol Green
Although we don’t always see them, wild creatures are increasingly coming to live in cities. Like people, some creatures—such as rabbits, skunks, raccoons, or mice—find more opportunities for food and shelter in a city. But city living is full of...
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Poopy Patinski’s Green Egg Adventure
by Scott Graham
The Green Egg Adventure is a story about friendship, courage, and reaching beyond expectations. Carefully woven, it is the story of two boys who find the courage to fight Moo Moo Chickens, Attack Squirrels, battle evil grannies and come...
