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1	Treasure Island more books like this by Robert Louis Stevenson Jim Hawkins, who narrates Stevenson's classic tale, is rewarded for his assistance to an old pirate, Billy Bones, with a map showing the way to buried treasure. He and his associates set sail for the island on a ship manned by a band of pirates--a fact they discover en route. The pirate king is the notorious one-legged cook Long John Silver, one ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Angel Experiment more books like this by James Patterson In this high-speed tale of cross-country adventure and intense danger, 14-year-old Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, and siblings Angel and the Gasman have one very unusual thing in common--wings. The six were raised by nefarious scientists as genetic experiments at the oppressive, terrifying "School," where they were each treated to a tiny helping of bird ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.19! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	School's Out-Forever more books like this by James Patterson In this eagerly awaited follow-up, brave bird-kid Max and her flock are discovered by an FBI agent and forced to go to "school." There is no such thing as an ordinary day as Max deciphers how and when she's supposed to save the world, and she faces her greatest enemy--a clone of herself. Little, Brown and Company see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Book of Three more books like this by Lloyd Alexander Partially inspired by Welsh mythology, THE BOOK OF THREE is the first entry in Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Prydain quintet. It tells the story of Taran, the assistant pig-keeper to the most powerful enchanter in the Kingdom of Prydain. Despite his humble life, Taran dreams of adventure and glory--a dream that comes true when he is sent on a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.58! \| first editions \| SVS
5	River more books like this by Paulsen In this sequel to "Hatchet", Brian Robeson is asked by the Canadian government to show them how he survived on his own in the Canadian wilderness for 54 days with nothing but a small hatchet. This time, Brian will be tracked by a psychologist who will take note of all that he does in order to help train astronauts and the military. Brian agrees, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Whipping Boy more books like this by Sid Fleischman Prince Horace may be the successor to the throne, but the people of his kingdom have dubbed the spoiled monarch "Prince Brat." Chief among the prince's detractors is Jemmy, his whipping boy, who gets a beating whenever the future king misbehaves. When Prince Brat runs away from home, Jemmy accompanies him, plotting to abandon the prince at the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Kidnapped more books like this by Stevenson Jim Hawkins, who narrates Stevenson's classic tale, is rewarded for his assistance to an old pirate, Billy Bones, with a map showing the way to buried treasure. He and his associates set sail for the island on a ship manned by a band of pirates--a fact they discover en route. The pirate king is the notorious one-legged cook Long John Silver, one ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Final Warning more books like this by James Patterson In a breathtaking new story from "New York Times"-bestselling author James Patterson, a girl who can fly has to save herself--and maybe the world--from the scientists who want to control her. Little, Brown and Company see all copies from $6.95! new only from $11.03! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane more books like this by K Dicamillo The Newbery Medal-winning author of "The Tale of Despereaux" returns with this story about a toy china rabbit named Edward Tulane. When he becomes lost, Edward takes an extraordinary journey and shows readers a true miracle. Illustrations. see all copies from $2.82! new only from $4.66! \| first editions \| SVS
10	City of the Beasts more books like this by Isabel Allende Accompanied by his grandmother, a writer for "International Geographic Magazine," 15-year-old Alexander Cold travels to the Amazon on a mission to uncover the legendary Yeti. Their exploration team also includes an anthropologist and a doctor and is lead by a local guide and his daughter, Nadia. Before long, Alexander finds himself bonding with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.88! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports more books like this by James Patterson James Patterson continues his "New York Times" bestselling series. Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel have always worked together to defeat the forces working against them--but can they save the world when they are torn apart, living in hiding and captivity, half way around the world? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.12! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Around the World in Eighty Days more books like this by Jules Verne Enigmatic Englishman Phileas Fogg makes a wager that he can travel around the world in only 80 days. With his faithful valet, Passepartout, the two men set off on an adventure with an inept detective, Mr. Fix, close behind. One of the classics from Verne's Voyages Extraordinaires series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Alanna: The First Adventure more books like this by Tamora Pierce Longing to experience battle, Alanna of Trebond, the gutsy 10-year-old heroine of this fast-paced, middle grade fantasy, hatches a devious plan to train for knighthood. Passing as a boy, Alanna--known as Alan--soon finds herself in the midst of deeply exhausting, rigorous training as a page, surrounded by a band of loyal friends led by the prince, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Ark Angel more books like this by Anthony Horowitz Eccentric billionaire Nikolai Drevin if the target of eco-terrorists who claim his project Ark Angel--the first luxury hotel in outer space--is a danger to the environment. The group will stop at nothing to destroy the project, even if it means killing millions of innocent people, unless Alex can stop them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Thief more books like this by Megan Whalen Turner This fantasy novel, set in a land reminiscent of ancient Greece, was a Newbery Honor Book for 1997. Gen, an extravagantly boastful thief, is captured during a failed attempt to take the seal ring of the King of Sounis. He's then offered the opportunity to leave prison if he steals a legendary sacred relic for the King. The quest has both obvious ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Journey to the Center of the Earth more books like this by Jules Verne Jim Hawkins, who narrates Stevenson's classic tale, is rewarded for his assistance to an old pirate, Billy Bones, with a map showing the way to buried treasure. He and his associates set sail for the island on a ship manned by a band of pirates--a fact they discover en route. The pirate king is the notorious one-legged cook Long John Silver, one ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Journey to the Centre of the Earth more books like this by Jules Verne In this novel from Verne's "Extraordinary Journeys" series Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew, Axel, enter an extinct Icelandic volcano. What they find there is truly extraordinary--a thriving ecosystem, giant shepherds, the corpse of an earlier explorer, and human beings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.22! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	At the Back of the North Wind more books like this by George MacDonald Diamond lives in a hay-loft, which is just right for him, since his father named him after a horse. One night Diamond has a visitor. She's a beautiful woman with long black hair. She calls herself the North Wind, and--holding tight to her long braids--she whisks Diamond over London and shows him many wonderful sights. But the best thing of all is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.62! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Mysterious Benedict Society more books like this by Trenton Lee Stewart, Del Roy (Read by) A first-time novelist takes readers on a dazzling adventure that puts friends, family, and foe to the test, as four children go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children can complete. Illustrations. see all copies from $3.89! new only from $3.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Last of the Breed more books like this by Louis L'Amour In this thriller, a Native American Air Force pilot must rely on his wits and survival skills after escaping from a Russian prison as he begins a long, lonely trek across the Bering Strait to freedom in the U.S. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Quicksilver: Volume One of the Baroque Cycle more books like this by Neal Stephenson In the first of a projected trilogy, Stephenson explores alchemy as one of the roots of mathematics and computers. With the ancestors of characters appearing in CRYPTONOMICON (Stephenson's previous novel), this literary adventure traverses Europe of the 1700s, with stops in the laboratories of some of the most famous scientists of the day, while ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.45! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Eternity Code more books like this by Eoin Colfer After stealing technology from the fairies, teenager/criminal genius Artemis Fowl has constructed a supercomputer so strong that its very unveiling will render all current human technology obsolete. Chicago-based businessman Jon Spiro offers to reward Artemis with gold if he agrees to hold back the computer's debut for a year. However, Spiro is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Jumanji more books like this by Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator) Two bored and restless kids find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious jungle-adventure board game. Illustrated with detailed b&w pencil drawings. Winner of the 1982 Caldecott Medal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates more books like this by Tom Robbins In this humorously picaresque novel, a Zen Buddhist CIA agent meets an Amazonian shaman who takes him on a great drug trip, but insists on a high price for the experience: he places a curse on the agent that requires him to stay eternally in transit, never touching ground. He returns home in a wheelchair and, in a wild plot twist, finds himself in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Black Cauldron more books like this by Lloyd Alexander In this second title in The Prydain Chronicles, Taran joins Prince Gwydion as he leads the quest to destroy the Black Cauldron, the source of the evil powers of the Lord of the Land of Death. Other titles in this quintet are "Book of Three", "Castle of Llyr", "Taran Wanderer", and "The High King", winner of the Newbery Medal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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