Exciting Adventure

Make your retirement years count! Discover a multitude of captivating activities to fill your post-career life–even if you believe you've seen and done it all! Are you on the cusp of retirement and uncertain of how to spend the coming days? Have you recently retired and struggle to find engaging activities to fulfill your new abundance of free time? Do you have a variety of interests and hobbies, but lack the motivation to explore them due to physical concerns or financial constraints? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This practical guide presents an endless treasure chest of ...

"Field Trip to Spain" is Book 14 of the JUST JUNIPER Adventures Chapter Book Series. In this exciting adventure Sophie and her third-grade classmates are invited to perform at the International Concert for Peace at the spectacular Valencia Opera House. Meet Sophie's talented classmates and other talented children from all over the world. Join Sophie's friends Joanna and David as they visit Valencia, Barcelona, Segovia and Madrid. In story you will also meet Juniper's new friend Coco, the mischievous Chihuahua! Juniper is always a very well behaved golden retriever. Why is she in trouble now...

Sebastian J. Mouse was tired of being stuck in a lab. He wanted what every mouse wants: Freedom. Night after night he plotted, day after day he planned, but no matter what he tried, he could never find a way out. Either the lab workers would catch him, or the lab's pet cat would chase him back to his cage. But then, one fateful morning, a new mouse joined the party...except this wasn't a mouse, it was a guinea pig named Ralph. Bigger, stronger, faster than all the other mice in the lab, Sebastian looked at Ralph and knew he'd found his ticket out. There was only one problem...Ralph liked ...

Guess who got turned into a real dungeon-crawling player? Me! No more sitting around waiting for people to show up! There are floors to explore, friends to make, and fluffy wolves to snuggle.

In "The Secret of the Whispering Wind," young readers will embark again on a thrilling adventure as they follow Alex and Lila on their quest to uncover the mysteries of their family's past. The ancient Whispering Compass has unlocked a world of secrets, powers, and dangers beyond their wildest imaginations. As they discover more of the compass's powers, they must outsmart a dark presence determined on seizing it for evil purposes. Filled with suspenseful twists and heart-pounding moments, "The Secret of the Whispering Wind" takes readers through challenges with villains, relationships, and ...

They didn’t speak to each other for nearly fifty years, till one day, they had to. Grace Charles and Harlon Daniels had a passionate love affair in high school and planned to get married, but the Viet Nam war and the draft got in the way. While Harlon was fighting for his life in the rice paddies, Grace and Harlon’s best friend comforted each other by telling stories about Harlon; an innocent friendship until in a moment of weakness enhanced by alcohol, they crossed a line, and she got pregnant. Banished by her parents to a home for unwed mothers in another state, Grace’s feelings of ...

Meet Super Speed Sam, the Basset Hound with a big heart, a nose for adventure, and a hidden superpower! Now, all 12 of Sam’s hilarious, action-packed, and heartwarming adventures are gathered in Super Speed Sam - Time for Action: The Complete Collection. Perfect for readers ages 7+, these stories will bring laughter, suspense, and valuable lessons for young readers and the entire family. From mysterious hide-and-seek games to magical Christmas rescues, daring BBQ blunders, and Halloween fright nights, each story takes Sam - and the McClaine family - on a new escapade that celebrates ...

Exile, fortune-hunter, champion. Valengetrix thunders across the lands of Auropia in the pursuit of fame and glory, seeking answers to questions most dare to imagine. With the aid of an ancestral spirit bound within an ancient blade; his story is written in the blood of his enemies and emblazoned upon the hearts of his allies. In this serial adventure sequel to Valengetrix: Ghost of Aratania, explore the wilds of Auropia from the mountain forests of Tekkar to the uncharted depths of the Netherchasm and beyond. Dangers abound, where lost civilizations become the haunt of perilous foes, ...

The JUST JUNIPER Adventures are exciting books that will enthrall children and motivate them to read. The adventures of Juniper, Sophia and friends will keep children eagerly turning the pages of the books and begging to read the next book of the series. In the first book of the series, “JUST JUNIPER -The First Adventure” Sophia wakes up to the sound of incessant barking. Juniper her two-year old Golden Retriever is looking out the window. “Juniper never barks. Why is she barking now?” In the first two books of the series young readers will get to know Sophia who is quiet and ...

A confused surfer dude, a hoodlum with a taste for fine furniture, a forensic accountant with a fondness for outrageous lies and a possibly murderous farmer mingle on the edge of the prairie as winter descends with a vengeance. On the run from the mob Paul Sorbon heads towards the only refuge he knows on earth. What he doesn't know is that his best friend might soon become his deadliest enemy.

A story fizzing with adventure! Billy is an average kid who looks up to his father and hopes to be like him some day. However, something unexpected happens when he drinks too much of his Granny’s delicious homemade lemonade. The moral of the story is: don’t be greedy and take everything in moderation. An illustrated adventure full of humour suitable for boys and girls aged 4 to 10 years old. 15 original illustrations. Billy Balloon Bursting With Excitement!

Time Travel Adventure When 12-year-old Ben pricks his finger on an antique sewing machine in his grandfather’s curiosity shop, he sets off an incredible chain of events that sends him hurtling back through time. Suddenly stranded over 100 years in the past, Ben is taken in by the kindly Carver family who run a notions store. But when the business comes under threat, Ben realizes his appearance in the past may be more meaningful than he realized. As he works to rescue the Carver’s legacy, Ben discovers his accidental time travel has a deeper purpose tied to secrets surrounding the ...

In 1858, a ship destined for the goldfields of Australia is wrecked on a reef on the outer quarter of the Solomon Islands. What happens next is a tale of courage, resilience, and adventure that will have one man questioning all that he thought he knew. A bold decision to change the route of the Elizabeth May ends in tragedy when the ship is wrecked near Heron Island. Many of the crew and the 300 Chinese laborers onboard perish and for the stricken survivors, the future looks dire. After a series of calamitous events, a longboat carrying the captain, a few crew members, and young Matt Jones ...

A historical fiction book set in Alaska and the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896. Experience the thrill and peril of the Klondike Gold Rush through the eyes of those who dared to chase dreams amid the unforgiving wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon. With the promise of gold glittering in their minds, a diverse group of hopefuls embarks on a grueling journey filled with both camaraderie and conflict, where every step brings new challenges and revelations. As the protagonists navigate from Seattle to Juneau and onward to the treacherous Chilkoot Pass, they endure physical exhaustion...

“After the Fall is a compelling work steeped in folklore and thriller components alike. It's highly recommended for readers seeking well-done characters, a fast pace, and a story that assumes no prior familiarity with folk legends in order to prove accessible and engrossing.” — Midwest Book Review ★★★Fans of The Prometheus Wars rejoice. Wes is back in an all-new, stand-alone adventure★★★ The Olympian gods exist, but our world is not ready for them. Wes is a wisecracking Australian known to President Elizabeth Clarke. Yet when he inexplicably materializes in the Oval Office...

To kill people for a living, you have to be ruthless… After an old ally calls and asks for my help with a situation he’s having with some local thugs, I don’t hesitate to step in and help. But the information I discover makes me want to do more than just shut down the operation of a few low-life scum, it makes me want to shut them down. For good. But during my mission, I cross paths with a woman hell bent on revenge and realize I might have just found someone more ruthless than I am. She is certainly crazier. And beautiful. And dangerous in more ways than one. If I could open up and ...

"A vivid, action-packed story that is based as much on confrontation and problem-solving as it is on Theo's evolution and courage." — Midwest Book Review "This book made me feel anew the sense of wonder that originally drew me to the fantasy genre in the first place." Reedsy Discovery Theodore Beckett knows nothing of magic until his bedroom wall smiles... ... and then tries to kill him. Doors to a whole new world suddenly crash open for Theo, a world filled with monsters, magicians, and dragons. His role in this secret society slowly unfolds when Theo learns he is the son of its lost ...

"The Island of Dreams" is a captivating tale that transports readers to a magical corner of the imagination, where the story of Marco, a bold and dreamy boy, unfolds with a blend of adventure, magic, and valuable lessons. From his vibrant personality to his connection with nature, Marco embodies the tireless search for beauty in the simple things of life. The plot takes a fascinating turn when Marco discovers a mysterious book that leads him to the Island of Dreams. As he explores this magical place, he faces challenges, tempting illusions, and meets extraordinary friends, such as Luna the ...

Hannah and Harley can't wait to jump into their next big case! It all begins when Hannah takes a leave of absence from her current job to investigate why the company, Treasures and Keepsakes is suddenly struggling to survive. She interviews for the manager position and is hired because the former manager assumes she is not knowledgeable about computers. Don't miss the excitement when the former manager leaves Hannah on her own to run the large company and all of the computers go down. She finds out quickly that she's not sure who she can trust and who is involved in the massive deception of...

Five classic novelisations of exciting TV adventures set on the planet Earth! In Fury from the Deep, the Second Doctor, Jamie and Victoria discover sentient seaweed threatening a gas refinery on the South Coast of England. In Doctor Who and the Pyramids of Mars, the Fourth Doctor and Sarah arrive in 1920s England, where plans are being laid to free Sutekh the Destroyer from his prison on Mars. In The Stones of Blood, the Fourth Doctor, Romana and K9 confront an ancient villainess on Bodcombe Moor.