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A fantasy adventure combines monster battles and a perilous rescue with Cameron’s struggle against anxiety. Friendship, danger and the consequences of loss drive the journey.

This is a naval adventure following Will from ship’s boy to midshipman, with sea battles, pirates, capture and escape, and a final adventure involving Nelson.

A child’s ambition develops into a life in art: Hopper studies, works as an illustrator and pursues paintings shaped by light, shadow and scenes he observes. The book also shows how he combined real details with imagination.

A playful, romantic fantasy about finding courage to approach someone you like, told through both Zuzana’s and Mik’s perspectives and shaped by an elaborate treasure hunt.

A first-person account of a life-changing injury and a return to competitive surfing, alongside reflections on faith, family and surfing itself.

This is a story of hardship and changed fortunes, centred on Sara’s efforts to keep her hopeful outlook despite difficult treatment.

This verse novel follows a teenage artist through wrongful imprisonment and his effort to preserve his humanity and pursue the truth.

A historical adventure centred on Bree’s uncertain position among captors, with mystery, the hope of ransom and explicitly Christian language about courage and freedom.

A fantasy adventure about Midge’s encounter with fairies facing a threat to their existence, as their world meets the human one.

This is an adventure about learning a demanding warrior’s way while facing pursuit and fear. Jack’s training and the frightening ritual give the story a strong focus on courage under pressure.

This blends a child’s worry about a missing parent with a story-within-the-story about Marco Polo. The historical adventures give Mark something absorbing to follow while he waits.

This is a supernatural adventure about a boy’s attempt to find his father, alongside a ghostly companion. Horses, fear and mysteries about the past and the wider world shape the premise.

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.

This is a fantasy adventure built around being stranded in a dangerous, unfamiliar world. The central pull is whether the group can find a lasting route home while Senna remains missing.

Grandpa recounts pioneer experiences, and Janie draws encouragement from the hardships those early settlers endured.

A faith-centred adventure combines a search in dangerous weather with a choice between two suitors. The story places Christy's courage and faith at the centre of its challenges.

This is a fantasy journey shaped by Dakin’s three wishes: reaching a distant mountain, meeting a gargoyle and finding a prince. Her choices and encounters appear central.

This is a gentle-sounding adventure about wanting to explore beyond a familiar view and accepting help from friends. The story centres on Tiny Narwhal’s growing readiness to venture out.

A horse-centred story about wanting something that is not yours, acting rashly, and facing trouble. Alison’s path towards making things right also involves courage, healing and an unexpected test of endurance.

This is a wartime adventure centred on two friends’ interest in flying and their wish to assist the Norwegian Resistance. Finn’s ambitions and the risks of taking action sit alongside the military setting.

A warm-hearted adventure balances the sisters’ humour and imaginative games with their efforts to endure unjust treatment and help others.

Expect a short, illustrated superhero adventure centred on Superman’s powers, courage and attempts to protect people or a place. The precise setting and sequence of events remain uncertain.

This is an imaginative fairy-tale adventure about family, friendship and finding missing people, combining modern Virginia with an older magical world. Its shifting settings, time structure and recognisable story figures may appeal to readers who enjoy elaborate retellings.

A fast-moving fantasy quest built around a magical timepiece, a threatened fairy queen and a race to save an entire kingdom. Expect imaginative creatures, magic, a witch’s spell and a humorous heroic tone.

A visually rich, unsettling adventure about children resisting monstrous forces, The Wrenchies combines action, loneliness, loyalty and artistic imagination. Its fragmented storytelling leaves some mysteries unresolved rather than explaining every element.

A disadvantaged horse moves from failed racing to carriage work, learning about history, reading, languages and different political systems. His later involvement in a crisis gives the story an adventure arc, but the precise resolution is unclear.

A tense fantasy sequel about escape, rebellion and difficult loyalties, with brave characters confronting oppression. Expect frequent peril and disturbing violence, while romance and friendship add emotional stakes.

This is a dark historical-fantasy adventure centred on a young servant confronting a powerful villain. Its strongest features are menace, an unusual supernatural premise and a friendship group helping one another through difficult circumstances.

This may offer a concise way into historical fiction about the Underground Railroad, with bravery and moral opposition at its centre.

This is a supernatural mystery about investigating rumours, with suspense arising from a mountain setting, an eccentric family’s mansion and the possibility that the reported half-human Beast is real.

A festive princess adventure turns from anticipation of presents to responding to theft and hardship. Its central movement is towards generosity, practical help and a Christian understanding of Christmas.

A brisk school mystery centres on Frank and Joe’s teamwork as they confront a secret team culture built around intimidation. Expect investigative momentum alongside uncomfortable scenes involving captivity, assault, threats and reputational manipulation.

This is a school-and-survival story about two people misreading each other. Its strongest material concerns how assumptions shape behaviour, while Mark’s growing attachment to the outdoors gives the book a reflective strand alongside its danger.

Expect a fantastical sea adventure centred on friendship, magical beings and a rescue mission. The clearest tension comes from a mysterious curse, a whirlpool and the protagonists’ stated fear.

A visually presented introduction to Hispanic and Latino American figures whose work spans culture, public life, science, sport and the arts. It offers short life sketches rather than one continuous narrative.

A folklore-infused fantasy about a cursed princess undertaking dangerous trials to save her brothers. Its strongest threads are family loyalty, courage, sacrifice and repairing harm, while its trials include physical danger, death and bereavement.

A school-based detective adventure follows two sisters as they investigate a threatening note, pursue puzzling clues and confront danger surrounding a newly acquired bronze fountain.

Expect a playful portal fantasy built around dressing-up, friendship and Cinderella imagery, alongside a kidnapping threat. Its central appeal is imaginative adventure; its tension comes from Amber needing to act quickly.

A faith-centred retelling of Rahab’s story, focusing on courage, secrecy, escape and protection of family. The telling strongly foregrounds Christian belief and presents Rahab’s earlier profession only obliquely.

A richly imagined coming-of-age fantasy that joins Cromwell’s England to a fairy-tale realm. Coriander is curious, persistent and resilient, but the story also brings bereavement, coercion, danger and moral conflict into her journey.

This is a fantasy story about a girl pursuing knightly training in a setting where some people oppose female participation. Its underdog premise sits alongside bullying, training injuries, conflict, war, kidnapping, death and a brief reference to suicide.

This offers a brisk, magical quest built around recovering a missing charm. Fairies, goblins, candyfloss and a village fête create a playful setting, while the conflict provides a simple mystery and adventure framework.

This is a humorous but emotionally unsettled school-and-family story about coping when several losses and humiliations arrive together. Camille’s resilience is central, though the path towards it is described as difficult.

The Ocean Fairies are described as keeping sea creatures safe and happy, while the quest aims to restore peace and safety to the oceans.

A lively historical mystery follows Scooter from helping with staged séances to investigating a death after finding a dead man in Houdini’s torture tank. It offers adventure, period atmosphere, supernatural imagery and a brisk first-person voice.