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This is an adventure about a missing young horse, a search across rugged country and two sisters’ wish to establish their place there. Tracking and horse-riding are part of the search.

The story centres on Ellie’s effort to find Colt a horse as their friendship changes. Her brother’s baseball difficulty and her parents’ commitments add pressures to the family situation.

This is a magical quest adventure combining a child’s life of thievery with a mission to help people in a dangerous kingdom.

The body-switch premise puts a bullied student in her tormentor’s circumstances, then follows her attempt to get back. The story also takes her into situations involving exploitation and danger.

A story about María, who has Down syndrome, and her slow progress as she learns to ride a bicycle. It connects her experience with a broader message about understanding difference.

A magical funfair adventure centres on Bobbi’s stolen magical object and Kirsty and Rachel’s attempt to help. The outline sets up a problem, but does not reveal its resolution.

This is Christian historical fiction centred on bereavement, sibling estrangement and encounters with Jesus. Its premise brings religious belief into the characters’ responses to loss.

A magical village adventure sits alongside a story about siblings finding a more welcoming home. Expect mysteries and eccentric characters, with the children taking an active part in what happens.

This is an animal-character adventure that pairs challenges and friendship with reflection on helping others. It also includes love, loss, fear and loneliness.

This is a story about a young person who feels unhappy in foster care and uses a new identity to imagine a more confident way of facing the world.

A story of unexpected care and a growing family, with the boy’s unexplained arrival and uncertain future at its centre.

A fairy-tale rescue quest centres on recovering a magical slipper and helping Cinderella return in time for a ball.

The central dilemma links choices in battle to a supernatural threat: winning militarily may still help the demon fulfil its prophecy.

A horse’s perspective gives the novel a way to make the treatment of horses central, rather than incidental, to its story.

An animal-rescue story centres on friendship and care, then turns to the difficult idea that caring for someone may mean allowing them freedom.

The story follows CC as she considers her future, guided by an ancient book, alongside children from different backgrounds. Its historical notes may add context to the adventure.

This true animal tale follows backyard turkey-raising and the particular personalities attributed to Royal, Snuggles and other animals. Its appeal appears to centre on observing their individual antics rather than on a stated practical guide to animal care.

This is an animal-rescue adventure in which the characters need to find help for a wild hare family while a snowstorm complicates their plans.

A teen’s wish for an ordinary family life collides with the corporate control surrounding him. The story also sets personal loyalty against the possibility of exposing wrongdoing.

This is an interactive missing-pet mystery: readers are invited to help Frank and Joe work out what happened to Izumi, rather than only follow the brothers’ investigation.

This is a friendship story about two friends adjusting to change while one faces an eating disorder and possible self-injury.

This is a fantasy adventure about training for a war, but it also puts Evie's ideas about princesshood, family and compassion under pressure.

A treasure hunt, a friendship disagreement and an unexpected return of help shape this undersea adventure.

This is a sibling story about Bernard’s interest in clothes design and the difficulties that follow when other children mock him. Sara is concerned about helping without worsening the situation.

A practical introduction to ways of spending time with a dog, from outdoor pursuits and dog sports to teaching particular skills and joining activities that benefit others.

A historical story that brings Acadian foodways and customs into Christian’s encounters with his neighbour, alongside the tale of a regional dish.

A family who fosters puppies takes in Rascal, a small dog whose mischief gives Lizzie and Charles a challenge. Their task is to find him someone who will care for him.

A science-fiction adventure built around a virtual-reality game, with Jake attempting a rescue when other children become trapped in it.

This is a speculative story about how people respond when a frightening prediction seems to offer guidance. Nickie’s interest in helping gives the crisis a personal perspective, alongside the town’s attempts to interpret the vision.

A tender portrait of everyday maternal care, with the mother’s hand serving as a recurring image for comfort, protection and encouragement.

This fantasy adventure centres on Isra’s effort to protect her sister and understand her newly revealed responsibility. Family loss, visions and a conflict between supernatural factions shape her search for allies.

The premise centres on a young person wishing for the problem-solving certainty of fiction while facing school and family pressures.

This is an adventure built around a shift from exploration to an urgent rescue mission, with climate change and Greenlandic culture among the expedition’s stated interests.

Animal rescue drives the story, alongside Stella’s difference of outlook from her hunter grandfather. The episodes include an injured mountain lion, a trapped fawn, an iguana and a colt’s birth.

The book pairs seasonal craft projects with making toys from recycled materials, inviting readers to create rather than simply read about the seasons.

This is a wilderness-survival story in which practical resourcefulness and the need to cooperate sit alongside a strained relationship between two stranded boys.

This is a character-led story about a party-going teenager whose encounter with Aimee complicates his easygoing approach to life and other people.

Four linked adventures follow the Cheetah Girls through an unexpected fashion trend, music-industry opportunities and preparations for a major concert. One storyline introduces Dorinda's newly discovered sister, who is white and coming to town.

A quest story combines a threatened wildlife reserve, a child’s determination to investigate and a prophecy involving elephants. Martine’s unusual animal-healing power adds a mystical element.

A dog’s search for a home gives the story a clear emotional focus, while his journey brings both loss and hope. Expect a serious arc rather than an account limited to rescue and comfort.

A seaside find turns into a rescue attempt: Emma tries to help a stranded baby whale as the tide rises. The story brings together concern for an animal and a child’s effort to act.

A fantasy quest puts a timid sister in an unfamiliar role: seeking a cure while facing dangers she feels unready for. Sisterly devotion and the search for courage are central.

A portal-fantasy adventure about three girls tasked with protecting magical animals, with friendship and the natural world among its stated themes.

This is a contemporary thriller about craving adventure, taking a risk and discovering that a promising escape may be dangerous.

The boys’ choice is not simply about money: they consider whether a possible way to meet personal needs could also send cocaine back into their neighbourhood.

This is a story about a child’s bond with a horse and a dispute over who should have the animal. Emma’s grandmother and the animal sanctuary are part of the setting.