Five of the best summer adventure books for 9 to 12 year-olds

When the sun is shining, it’s great to get lost in an epic story, so we’ve put together a list of five brilliant adventure books to enjoy this summer. From unmissable journeys through the jungle to getting lost in the woods, these books are perfect for children who love exploring the outdoors!

The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, by Nizrana Farook

Join Chaya and her friends on an unmissable journey through the jungle, where leeches lurk and revolution is stirring. Can Chaya leave her village a thief and return a hero? This fast-paced adventure about friendship, bravery and one very special elephant is the perfect book to get lost in!

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We Won an Island, by Charlotte Lo

This fun-filled adventure story of goats, family and festivals is guaranteed to have you laughing! When Luna and her family win an island, she thinks it will solve everything, but island life comes with its own challenges – from bat poo to escaped cows and a quirky sheep pageant! Can Luna make the island a home AND get the donkey sanctuary she’s always dreamed of?

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The Longest Night of Charlie Noon, by Christopher Edge

Journey deep into the woods in this breathtaking book from award-winning author Christopher Edge. When Charlie, Dizzy and Johnny get lost in the woods one night, time begins to play tricks on them. Can they solve the impossible puzzles and find a way out of the woods?

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FloodWorld, by Tom Huddleston

Immerse yourself in a world of pirates, outlaws and epic adventures in this gripping series. Kara and Joe spend their days navigating the perilous waterways of a sunken city. When they find a mysterious map, they end up in a world of trouble. From floating towns to hi-tech submarines, Kara and Joe must fight for their lives and stop FloodWorld’s walls from tumbling down.

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The Middler, by Kirsty Applebaum

This quirky adventure about forbidden friendship, loyalty and betrayal will have you gripped until the last page. Maggie is a middle child, invisible and left behind. Beyond her town’s boundary, the Quiet War rages and dangerous wanderers roam. One hot September day, Maggie meets Una, a wanderer, and everything she’s ever known gets turned on its head. . .

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We hope this list has given you some summer adventures to enjoy! If you’d like to stay up-to-date with all our book news, you can sign up to our books newsletter with the form below.

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