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Exciting Adventures for Boys
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Jake Ransom and the Skull King's ShadowJake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow by James Rollins
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $5.97
James Rollins is one of the best writers of modern high adventure. This book is his first for young readers.
Doc Wilde and The Frogs of DoomDoc Wilde and The Frogs of Doom by Tim Byrd
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $7.71
Doc Wilde is my tribute to the pulp heroes of the 1930s. Cliffhanger action and adventure in the Indiana Jones style, mutant frogs, cool gadgets, lost worlds, and a brave family of heroes. Written for anyone 10 and up.
Chasing the Bear: A Young Spenser NovelChasing the Bear: A Young Spenser Novel by Robert B. Parker
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $6.93
Robert Parker has written many adult Spenser mysteries, and now tells the story of Spenser's childhood.
Jack: Secret Histories (Repairman Jack Novels)Jack: Secret Histories (Repairman Jack Novels) by F. Paul Wilson
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $6.48
Wilson brings Repairman Jack to young readers. Jack is a resourceful, original hero who faces sinister conspiracies and scary things with courage and brains.
Doc Savage: The Polar Treasure and Pirate of the PacificDoc Savage: The Polar Treasure and Pirate of the Pacific by Kenneth Robeson
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The original superhero, Doc Savage inspired the creators of Superman, Batman, James Bond and many other heroes. Great old fashioned pulp action.
The Last Apprentice: Wrath of the BloodeyeThe Last Apprentice: Wrath of the Bloodeye by Joseph Delaney
Buy new: $12.95 / Used from: $2.64
Delaney writes great horror adventure for young readers. Fantastic, page-turning tales with vivid characters and spooky beasts.
On Stranger TidesOn Stranger Tides by Powers
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Swashbuckling adventure with pirates, voodoo, zombies, and lots of action. Powers is a wonderful writer, and this book rocks.
Little BrotherLittle Brother by Cory Doctorow
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $5.88
Cory Doctorow's page-turner about teen hackers fighting back against a corrupt government. Brilliant and topical.
Ark Angel (Alex Rider Adventure)Ark Angel (Alex Rider Adventure) by Anthony Horowitz
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.90
Horowitz gives us James Bond-style intrigue and action with a teen hero, and does it with panache.
Ranger's Apprentice: The Siege of Macindaw: Book 6Ranger's Apprentice: The Siege of Macindaw: Book 6 by John Flanagan
Buy new: $10.52 / Used from: $10.01
One of the best fantasy series for young readers. Flanagan's tales are gripping, smart, and full of medieval action.