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• The Boy Who Biked the World

  on the Road to Africa

  Humphreys, Alastair, 1976-

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  Follow along as an adventurous boy discovers Africa by bike. In this engaging adaptation of Alastair Humphreys circumnavigation of the world on two wheels, you will enjoy beautiful scenery, great adventures and embrace the characters Tom meets along…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

  DiCamillo, Kate, 1964-

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  A perfect tale for turbulent times- love, loss and the amazing thirty year journey a china rabbit makes from the highs of holidaying on the RMS Queen Mary to the bottom of the sea. Come along on this timeless tour celebrating hope, change and most…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Queen and the Nobody Boy

  Hodie's Journey (in Five Parts All About Bad Choices)

  Else, Barbara, 1947-

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  Fabulous fantasy for adventure lovers of all ages. The Queen Sibilla of Fontania and Hodie, the odd job boy, live in a magical mythical land but decide to embark on a quest for a better life. Traveling by wind -train, they encounter greed and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bayberry Island

  An Adventure About Friendship and the Journey Home

  Cole, Henry, 1955-

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  This simple text accompanied by pencil drawings, details the sailing adventures of animal friends on a mission to reunite a dragon family. The perilous trip downriver is fraught with misadventure -wIll they survive and will they make it home? You'll…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Mysterious Benedict Society

  Stewart, Trenton Lee, 1970-

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  Fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket will love this story of children on a secret mission. After taking mysterious, mind bending tests the most resourceful and intelligent are chosen to go undercover at a school where the only rule, is there are no…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Into the White

  Scott's Antarctic Odyssey

  Grochowicz, Joanna

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  "Great God, this is an awful place." Scott's famous description of Antartica sets the scene for this real life adventure to be the first to reach the South Pole. Extreme weather, man-eating whales and snow blindness are just a few of the obstacles…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Journey to the River Sea

  Ibbotson, Eva, 1925-2010

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  Set mostly in Brazil in the early 1900's, this enchanting novel tells the story of a young English orphan sent to live in the jungles. Full of compelling characters and beautiful scenery- come and join protagonist Maia on her amazing Amazon…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Indian in the Cupboard Trilogy

  Banks, Lynne Reid, 1929-2024

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  Fantasy and time travel combine in this remarkable adventure for all ages. This trilogy of gripping books about Omri and his plastic North American Indian, Little Bull, who comes to lfe when Omri puts him in a cupboard, is a dream come true -until…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide U.S.A.

  the Most Amazing Sights, Scenes, and Cool Activities From Coast to Coast

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  Enjoy an American adventure without leaving your armchair. Learn about exotic animals in the Everglades, trails in the Tetons and more as you head on a virtual road trip through the best parks in the USA.

• Lost in Paris

  Moss, Marissa, 1959-

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  Mira's trip to Paris in search of her missing mother takes a time travelling twist when she touches a gargolye and is sent spiralling back in time. Did Mira's mother abandon her or is she instead trapped in a different time?

• A Wrinkle in Time

  L'Engle, Madeleine, 1918-2007

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  Out of a dark and stormy night, a strange visitor comes and beckons Meg, Charles and their friend Calvin on a dangerous and extraordinary adventure that will threaten not only their lives but existence itself. This timeless classic takes you on an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Darwin Saw

  the Journey That Changed the World

  Schanzer, Rosalyn

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  This tale of Charles Darwins voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle uses his own words taken from journals,books and letters combined with bright watercolour cartoons to create a vivid sense of adventure. Highly entertaining and informative.

• Line 135

  Zullo, Germano

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  This sophisticated picture book explores two journeys simultaneously- the literal, a train journey from one place to another and the personal, a journey towards self discovery. Come along and enjoy the ride.

• Amelia Bedelia Road Trip!

  Parish, Herman, 1953-2024

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  This short, easy to read chapter book features the well loved housekeeper piling her family into the car on a road trip adventure. Amelia's penchant for taking things literally leads to much mischief and mayhem along the way.

• Tour De Bug

  a Treasury of Travel Adventures From Ladybug

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  Charming cartoon characters Ladybug, Muddle, and Thud accompany young readers as they explore this sweet and whimsical selection of wacky travel tales and poems from Ladybug magazine.

• The Travel Book

  Croft, Malcolm

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  Travel through 200 countries with this special kids' version of The Lonely Planet guide. Filled with fabulous foods, festivals, spectacular sport and quirky insights, it is sure to captivate juvenile jetsetters.

• The Getaway

  Kinney, Jeff, 1971-

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  With the stress of the holidays and the cold winter bearing down, who doesn't dream of a tropical island? Sun and fun in paradise is just what the Heffleys ordered. But a tropical getaway isn't always what it's cracked up to be-is their destiny…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Escape to Australia

  Patterson, James, 1947-

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  Have a listen to this adventurous installment of James Patterson's bestselling Middle School series, the underdog hero Rafe Khatchadorian is headed to the dangerous wilds of Australia! Though not known for his winning ways, Rafe's life is about to…Read moreRead more of this annotation