Adventure

The Danger Guys series, by Tony Abbott
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The Danger Guys series, by Tony Abbott

Noodle really likes waffles, but he likes his best friend, Zeek, more than he likes waffles.  And, Noodle and Zeek absolutely love danger.  Which is good, because they always seem to find it…danger that is.  They make a great team.  Noodle has all the ideas, and Zeek provides the muscle. Book 1: Danger Guys Noodle…

Banner in the Sky, by James Ramsey Ullman
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Banner in the Sky, by James Ramsey Ullman

Josef Matt died trying to conquer the Citadel. After Josef’s death, Frau Matt vows that her son will never set foot on the mountain.  Sixteen-year-old Rudi Matt works at the Beau Site Hotel.  Frau Matt hopes her son will find his job so fulfilling that he has no interest in climbing the dangerous mountain.  Not…

Kensuke’s Kingdom, by Michael Morpurgo
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Kensuke’s Kingdom, by Michael Morpurgo

Michael enjoys a very typical childhood.  He goes to school, plays soccer, and delivers papers on the weekend.  He has a great dog named Stella Artois.  Then, a letter arrives from the local brick works where both of his parents work.  The brick works is shutting down, and Michael’s parents are without jobs.  Before this…