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Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal

Robert Sydney Bowen (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532422096

A series of adventures during the WWII with Dave Dawson, a young pilot, the main character. Each Dave Dawson is packed with action, patriotism, and a historical fiction adventure set during WWII, perfect for middle grade and teen readers.

Dave Dawson at Casablanca

Robert Sydney Bowen (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532422065

Dave Dawson and his friend, Freddy Farmer, have a series of adventures during World War Two. Each Dave Dawson is packed with action, patriotism, and a historical fiction adventure set during WWII, perfect for middle grade and teen readers.

Dave Dawson at Truk

Robert Sydney Bowen (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532422089

Dave Dawson is up to it again, this time having his adventures while the battle rages around him. Each Dave Dawson is packed with action, patriotism, and a historical fiction adventure set during WWII, perfect for middle grade and teen readers.

Ayesha: The Return of She

H. Rider Haggard (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421778

So they embark on a journey to Asia and Tibet where they meet the wife of an evil emperor, Khania Atene who claims to be the descendant of one of Alexander the Great’s Hellenic generals. The two also find out that Atene has a rival in the mysterious Princess of He, Hesea. Both Atene and Hesea declare their love for Leo.

Beowulf

Anonymous (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421815

Epic poetry at its finest, Beowulf is one of the most studied and praised English classic. Originally written over a thousand years ago, the story celebrates Beowulf, a young Swedish nobleman who has battled monsters and dragons to keep his people safe.

An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay

Grant Allen (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421587

An ironic adventure tale this is the story of an African millionaire that is burglarized many times.

Abandoned

Jules Verne (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421464

A story about courage, freedom and survival. The novel, the second in the Mysterious Island triad, is about the adventures of five prisoners of war who crash on a mysterious island after a daring escape.

Around the World in Eighty Days

Jules Verne (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421723

Phileas Fogg attempts to go around the world in 80 days or less after a bet with his friends at the Reform club. He travels via train, elephant, ship and more in this classic adventure.

An Antarctic Mystery

Jules Verne (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421600

An adventure tale that follows the adventures of the narrator and his journey from the Kerguelen Islands aboard Halbrane.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Mark Twain (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421488

When Huck Finn fakes his own death and flees his drunken father, he joins forces with a runaway slave and heads for freedom. Twain tells the story of Huckleberry (Huck) Finn and his adventures along the Mississippi River.

A Yankee Flier in Italy

Rutherford G. Montgomery (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421433

When three young men have the chance to join the US Air Force, they enlist and are sent to Italy during World War Two. From going behind enemy lines, stealing a plane, and eventually besting their Nazi captors, A Yankee Flier Over Italy is a historical adventure story.

A Yankee Flier Over Berlin

Rutherford G. Montgomery (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421440

Part of the Yankee Filer series, A Yankee Flier Over Berlin is a history of an American pilot's experience fighting the Luftwaffe in Europe, during World War II. Action packed and filled with examples of bravery, The Yankee Flier Books are a perfect complement to a WWII study unit.

A Honeymoon in Space

George Griffith (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421242

The solar system seen through the eyes of the late 19th-century earl has a plan: he wants to kidnap his beloved who is destined to live in an arranged marriage and go with him in his ship, away from Earth into the solar system. If the plan succeeds; what will they encounter on the other life-hospitable planets?

A Princess of Mars

Edgar Rice Burroughs (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421327

A Princess of Mars is a space western with heart and is a classic example of early 20th century pulp fiction. Follow John Carter as he mysteriously is transported to Mars and earns the respect and love of the planet's strange inhabitants.

A Thief in the Night

E. W. Hornung (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421396

Raffles the thief strikes again. These latest adventures of Raffles, a gentleman thief who can't help himself from stealing valuable jewelry and his chronicler, Bunny Manders.

A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F.

Rutherford G. Montgomery (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421457

Stan Wilson is back in the fight to stop the Nazis and this time he's flying with the R.A.F. - the British Royal Air Force. From thrilling aerial dogfights to on-the-ground sleuthing, this adventure story about World War Two is sure to keep you turning pages.

Book 1: Escaping the Fire

Emma Bland Smith (author) Mirelle Ortega (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532135361

It's the last week of summer vacation. Gavin McNally's parents announce the family is taking the following year off to travel the country in an RV! One night in a California campground, Gavin sees a red glow in the distance. Fire! The McNallys must make quick decisions to get to safety. Just as they think they're in the clear, they find an abandoned dog. Do they have time to rescue her and still escape the fire? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Book 4: Hunting the Treasure

Emma Bland Smith (author) Mirelle Ortega (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532135392

The McNallys are visiting Michigan's Mackinac Island. Gavin and his brother, Gus, take a nature walk. Gavin wants to hunt for treasure at a nearby fort after the walk. When Gus goes missing Gavin is annoyed. But he soon comes to realize what treasure really means. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Battleship Rescue

Taylor Zajonc (author) Geraldine Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532134029

When several sailors are trapped in a sunken battleship, the Oliver family is called on to rescue them. But Samuel's father and uncle are too big to move in the sunken boat. So Samuel descends into the deep. Can Samuel find the sailors in the dangerous wreck and lead them to safety? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Ancient Cave

Taylor Zajonc (author) Geraldine Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532134012

The Oliver family take time away to explore an ancient cave. Samuel's father is keen on showing Samuel the cave, as his own father had done for him. The icy ascent to the cave's mouth is dangerous. Then the Olivers must endure a frigid swim. What treasures does the ancient cave hold for Samuel? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Iron Island

Taylor Zajonc (author) Geraldine Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532134036

A German submarine has torpedoed the steamship Maiden. The damaged ship is an iron island in the sea. The Oliver family is called on to repair the vessel. Samuel sneaks off to prove to his father that he can safely explore the ship. When the Germans come back to sink the ship they capture Samuel's father and Uncle. Can Samuel thwart the Germans and rescue his family? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Monster of the Deep

Taylor Zajonc (author) Geraldine Rodriguez (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532134043

After a long search, the Oliver family finds the sunken treasure ship they seek. But when they try to retrieve the fortune, a giant squid attacks! Can Samuel subdue the squid so his father and uncle can get the riches? And squid don't need gold! What is the monster really guarding? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Mega-Dogs of New Kansas

Dan Jolley (author) Jacques Khouri (illustrator)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781541599475

The story of a girl and her dog—in space. Sienna Barlow loves nothing more than riding around New Kansas on top of her mega-dog, Gus. He's one of the massive pooches protecting the human settlers of a strange planet. In fact, Sienna connects better with Gus than with other kids. So when a visiting official threatens to shut down the mega-dog program, Sienna sneaks off with her best friend. After she, Gus, and a stowaway crash their escape ship, they discover a danger to every human in their community—and launch a wild plan to save New Kansas.

Ever After

Olivia Vieweg (author, illustrator)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781541599499

Vivi and Eva are two travelers in a countryside filled with the undead. After a train breaks down, stranding them between safe zones, the young women partner up to stay alive. Vivi is struggling with grief—and guilt—over the loss of her sister. Eva is hiding the start of a horrifying transformation. Together they'll face heat, zombie hordes, and their own inner demons, searching for signs of life in a land of the dead. This graphic novel addition to an enduring genre is thoughtful and emotion-driven, but also full of zombie scares and action.

Off Course

K. R. Coleman (author)

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781541557048

When their road trips takes a turn for disaster, these teens must rely on their instincts to survive. Nora and her twin sister Livi are road tripping down the Pacific coast—Livi to interview at her dream school, Nora to finish her film school application. When Nora learns her favorite director may be shooting a monster movie nearby, she takes them more than a little off course. After an accident leaves their car in a river, can a group of friendly vampires help them survive?