
The Big Wave
Pearl Buck. After losing his family in a tsunami, a Japanese boy learns to be brave in the face of danger.

Caddie Woodlawn
Carol Ryrie Brink. The life of an adventurous girl growing up on the frontier. Based on true events. Proofreaders’ note: There are some bywords in this story. Treat as per your policy.

The Sign of the Beaver
Elizabeth George Speare. Until the day his father returns to their cabin in the Maine wilderness, twelve-year-old Matt must try to survive on his own. Although Matt is brave, he is not prepared for an attack by swarming bees, and … Read More

The Incredible Journey
Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier, and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. Together, the … Read More

Where the Red Fern Grows
Wilson Rawls. A heart touching tale of a boy, his two hunting dogs, and their adventures, love, and friendship. Proofreaders’ note: Beware of some swear words and a thread of heroism.

Amos Fortune Free Man
Elizabeth Yates. Amos Fortune was born the son of a king in At-mun-shi tribe in Africa. When Amos was fifteen years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at an auction. Although … Read More




Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Jean Lee Lathem. Blessed with a brilliant mind and a patient determination, young Nat grows up to become a successful navigator and mathematician.