YA Action/Adventure

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I think Coyote by Allen Steele is a fun adventure for all ages. That includes YA. While I was reading it, I got nostalgic for the old frontier stories and biographies like Davy Crockett, and Kit Carson.

[Carter]

You might like The Betsy Butters series by Jenifer Rubloff

good clean read for teens

kind of in the vein of Nancy Drew

current book

By The Seat of Her Pants

[Jenifer]

Hi Everybody,
In "Message 41", "The Creature" spoke of Nancy Drew. I am a huge Nancy Drew fan, huge. I just posted a comment in "Promotions" about my novels for tweens and young teens. They are not Nancy Drew, but they are clean, fun adventure and boarding school reads. Happy reading. Jenifer

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

I'd also say Finding Round by Alex Sheridan probably makes for a good YA novel too. It seems that teen, facing their parent's divorce... oh, yea, there's also some suspense and tension in this...I'd call it a sci-fi-medical thriller.

[Chris]

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the Pendragon series by Dj Machale, starting with The Merchant of Death. This is definitely geared towards the younger aspect, but it does have a lot of adventurist aspects and some action.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I haven't seen a lot of buzz on that series. Thanks for the recommendation, Chris.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Jenifer wrote: "Hi Everybody,
In "Message 41", "The Creature" spoke of Nancy Drew. I am a huge Nancy Drew fan, huge. I just posted a comment in "Promotions" about my novels for tweens and young teens. They are no..."

Hi Jenifer. Thanks for writing books for young girls with adventure. I would have eaten that up at my age, although I never got into Nancy Drew. I had a fascination with boarding school, probably because I didn't go to one.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I haven't read those either Chris. I just requested the first from the library. Thanks.

[Chris]

Mike, I'll give you a general overview of the series (or at least what I can tell so far): Bobby Pendragon goes to different worlds with his Uncle Press trying to defeat the bad guy. Bobby and his uncle are "travelers" and they can go to and from other worlds. I think it's cool the way the author describes each of the worlds.

Also, the point of view is mixed first person. Bobby writes down his adventures in journals and sends them back through time to his friends on Earth to read. Like I said, this series is a bit on the younger side, but still a very enjoyable read.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I like the epistolary format (journals and letters). I might see if it's on audio at the library as well.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Thanks Chris, I should have it in a few days.

[Jonathan]

Chris wrote: "Mike, I'll give you a general overview of the series (or at least what I can tell so far): Bobby Pendragon goes to different worlds with his Uncle Press trying to defeat the bad guy. Bobby and his..."

I liked those books on the whole!

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Chris wrote: "I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the Pendragon series by Dj Machale, starting with The Merchant of Death. This is definitely geared towards the younger aspect, but it does have a lot of adventuris..."

This sounds like a good series Chris. I have twin 12 year old boys who enjoy reading, and I am always on the lookout for new books for them. I don't read much YA so not sure about much of what is out there. It is also difficult to decipher what might be good for high school age, but not so appropriate for middle schoolers. So can anyone recommend any good YA action/adventure appropriate for 12 year old boys?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Have they read Artemis Fowl? Artemis Fowl

They might also enjoy the Cronus Quartet by Anne Ursu. The Shadow Thieves

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Or the Ranger's Apprentice series is good. First one is The Ruins of Gorlan.

[Chris]

Lisa wrote: "Chris wrote: "I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the Pendragon series by Dj Machale, starting with The Merchant of Death. This is definitely geared towards the younger aspect, but it does have a lot..."

Lisa, I think they'd enjoy the Pendragon series. Also, try Hatchet; when I was their age, I really enjoyed it!

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Have they read Artemis Fowl? Artemis Fowl

They might also enjoy the Cronus Quartet by Anne Ursu. The Shadow Thieves"

They haven't read those Danielle...they both sound good! Thanks

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Or the Ranger's Apprentice series is good. First one is The Ruins of Gorlan."

One son has read all of these, plus he just finished the first 3 Brotherband Chronicles that are out, and enjoyed those even more. I'd have to say one of his favorite authors!

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Chris wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Chris wrote: "I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the Pendragon series by Dj Machale, starting with The Merchant of Death. This is definitely geared towards the younger aspect, but it do..."

Thanks Chris!

[Scott]

"Lisa wrote: "It is also difficult to decipher what might be good for high school age, but not so appropriate for middle schoolers. So can anyone recommend any good YA action/adventure appropriate for 12 year old boys? "

Hey Lisa,

I have an 11 year old son, and we are always looking for books for him. He gets through them pretty quick. That prompted me to start writing for the 9 to 13 crowd. My two middle grade books are:

Gasparilla's Treasure

That Pet Finder Kid - Catnapped

And so I'm not just self promoting... My son really enjoyed the four books in the Peter and the Starcatchers series (as did I). I agree with Chris on Hatchet. I read that one aloud to my son followed by Holes, and Hoot. All three were really great! We are currently reading The Hobbit. I'm holding off till 13 when I'm going to get him started on Ender's Game (a huge series), and Harry Potter. I'm also going to look into the Percy Jackson series soon :-)

Congrats on raising readers!!!! Well done!

[The Pirate Ghost, Long John Silvers Wanna-be]

There are also some oldies but goodies for the 11-14 age group. The Hardy Boys (not so much action adventure) The Adventures of Tin Tin, and Tom Swift(Tom Swift and His Flying Lab) are a still a lot of fun.

When we're talking actual teens 13-18 (and up to 20) which we know much narrower than the age group who actually read YA books (Lots of Old people and younger than young adults read them too), Hunger Games, the Rollins Fantasy Novels (Published under Clemens) are targeted at YA as an audience. There are a ton of books.

I'd also recommend Jack London, Call of the Wild and Farley Mowatt's "Two Against the North." which are older books and Sherlock Holmes and the like for a younger audence. The sex and violence content in some of the older works tends to be in a much more palatable format and probably more appealing to parents and the YA-s who are 10-13 anyway.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Amy, I deleted your post because it is a promotion. You can make a thread in the promotions section. Thanks!

[Amy]

I'm sorry, Danielle - I didn't mean to put it in the wrong place. I hope you have a great holiday!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I finished Stormdancer yesterday, and it's not to be missed for fans of fantasy with lots of action. Great fighting scenes and a legendary creature with an attitude who bonds to a certain young lady.

[David]

Just last week or so I finished reading . A young adult series about a "girl" android. Being chased by the goverment and other organizations. PG-13 rated action, pretty good suspense.

There is also a free very short (16 pages) prequel available:

[Magiccats]

David wrote: "Just last week or so I finished reading . A young adult series about a "girl" android. Being chased by the goverment and other organizations. PG-13 rated action, pre..."

Thanks for the tip, David, I will check it out (re Mila) .

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

That sounds interesting, David. Thanks!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Almost through Raven's Gate and I like it. I've already sent for the second volume in the series.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I have Raven's Gate in my bookshelf to read. I appreciate the thumbs up, Mike.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

So far so good, I'm about 80% through it.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Jenifer I deleted your post because it is in violation with our author promotion guidelines. You may post about your book in the Author Promotions folder.