Action & Adventure

George Washington's Socks

by Elvira Woodruff

Publication year 1991

Genre Novel, Fiction

Tags Historical Fiction, Children`s Literature, American Revolution, Science Fiction, Education, Education, World History, Action & Adventure

George Washington’s Socks is a 1991 children’s novel by American writer Elvira Woodruff. Combining aspects of historical fiction with children’s fantasy, George Washington’s Socks is the first installment of Woodruff’s Time Travel Adventures series. Its primary audience is middle grade readers aged 8 to 11. Additionally, teachers of literature and history share the book with classes at a variety of grade levels.Plot SummaryTen-year-old Matt Carlton can’t wait to get to the inaugural meeting and campout... Read George Washington's Socks Summary

Ghost Squad

by Claribel A. Ortega

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Family, Friendship, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Grandparents

Tags Fantasy, Horror & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction, Children`s Literature, Religion & Spirituality

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Glass Sword

by Victoria Aveyard

Publication year 2016

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Loyalty & Betrayal, Conflict, Fear, Hate & Anger, Revenge, Power & Greed

Tags Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Action & Adventure

Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard (Harper Teen, 2016) is the second installment of the New York Times bestselling Red Queen YA fantasy series and follows a group of fugitives and rebels as they work to build an army to take on the powerful ruling class. Glass Sword follows Red Queen and is the prequel to King’s Cage. Aveyard grew up in western Massachusetts before moving to Los Angeles, California where she received her degree in... Read Glass Sword Summary

Glitch

by Laura Martin

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes The Past, Friendship, Teamwork, Good & Evil, Justice, Order & Chaos, Science & Technology

Tags Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Children`s Literature, Historical Fiction

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Going Solo

by Roald Dahl

Publication year 1986

Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction

Themes Community, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Memory, Nostalgia, Mothers, Social Class, Colonialism, Globalization, War

Tags Social Science, Sociology, World History, Psychology, Psychology, Relationships, Self-Improvement, World War II, Military & War, Action & Adventure

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Gone

by Michael Grant

Publication year 2008

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Science & Technology, Fear, Community, Conflict, Power & Greed, Self Discovery

Tags Fantasy, Romance, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction, Religion & Spirituality

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Grandma Gatewood's Walk

by Ben Montgomery

Publication year 2014

Genre Biography, Nonfiction

Themes Grandparents, Perseverance, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Hope, Loneliness, Memory, Shame & Pride, Femininity, Aging, Death, The Past, Environment, Plants, Daughters & Sons, Marriage, Mothers, Self Discovery, Community, Nation, Fame, Safety & Danger

Tags Travel Literature, Action & Adventure, Biography, Inspirational, US History, Trauma & Abuse

Grandma Gatewood’s Walk (2014) is a work of nonfiction biography by Pulitzer Prize–finalist journalist Ben Montgomery. The book chronicles the journey of Emma “Grandma” Gatewood, who at 67 became the first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955. Carrying little more than a denim sack and wearing tennis shoes, Gatewood’s public feat masked her private motivation: escaping a life defined by decades of domestic abuse. A New York Times bestseller, Grandma Gatewood’s Walk... Read Grandma Gatewood's Walk Summary

Great Circle

by Maggie Shipstead

Publication year 2021

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Gender Identity, Sexual Identity, Art

Tags Historical Fiction, LGBTQ+, Gender & Feminism, Arts & Culture, Modern Classic Fiction, World History, Action & Adventure

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Greenglass House

by Kate Milford

Publication year 2014

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Childhood & Youth, Race, Self Discovery, Family

Tags Fairy Tale & Folklore, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Fantasy, Children`s Literature, Special Occasions, Parenting, Action & Adventure

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Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane

by Suzanne Collins

Publication year 2004

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Fear, Grief, Joy, Love, Revenge, Childhood & Youth, Coming of Age, Animals, Appearance & Reality, Nature Versus Nurture, Place, Family, Friendship, Siblings, Teamwork, Self Discovery, Community, War, Equality, Fate, Good & Evil, Justice, Loyalty & Betrayal, Order & Chaos, Power & Greed, Safety & Danger, Trust & Doubt

Tags Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Children`s Literature, Animals, Science Fiction

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Gregor the Overlander

by Suzanne Collins

Publication year 2003

Genre Novel, Fiction

Tags Children`s Literature, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure

Gregor the Overlander is the first of a five-book series, The Underland Chronicles, about Gregor and his visits to the mysterious Underland. The author, Suzanne Collins, is also well known for her work on Nickelodeon, including television shows Clarissa Explains it All and the Mysteries of Shelby Woo. After finishing The Underland Chronicles, Suzanne Collins went on to write the international Bestseller The Hunger Games, which was later made into four successful motion pictures. Gregor... Read Gregor the Overlander Summary

Grenade

by Alan Gratz

Publication year 2018

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Religion & Spirituality, Truth & Lies, Loyalty & Betrayal, War, Siblings, Place, Race, Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Guilt

Tags Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, Coming of Age, World War II, Military & War, Grief & Death, Trauma & Abuse, Asian History, US History, Religion & Spirituality, Children`s Literature, World History

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Ground Zero

by Alan Gratz

Publication year 2021

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Revenge, Teamwork, War

Tags 9/11, Historical Fiction, Children`s Literature, Military & War, Realistic Fiction, World History, Action & Adventure

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Gulliver's Travels

by Jonathan Swift

Publication year 1726

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Power & Greed, Politics & Government, Self Discovery, Nation

Tags Satirical Literature, Classic Fiction, Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Travel Literature

Gulliver’s Travels is a 1726 novel written by Jonathan Swift. It is both an early English novel and a seminal satirical text in British Literature, remaining Swift’s best-known work and spawning many adaptations in both print and film. The targets of Swift’s satire range from political structures in early 18th-century England to the national rivalry between England and France during the same period. Swift also lampoons science and educational trends that lean towards more speculative... Read Gulliver's Travels Summary

Guts

by Gary Paulsen

Publication year 2001

Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction

Themes Literature, Perseverance, Coming of Age, Animals, Environment, Food

Tags Action & Adventure

Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books by Gary Paulsen is a 2001 nonfiction work covering the events that inspired the author to write Hatchet, a 1986 survival bildungsroman and Newbery Medal winner listed among the top 100 children’s books of all time by School Library Journal (“School Library Journal Top 100 Children’s Novels, 2012 Poll.” Library Thing). The award-winning novel follows Brian Robeson as he survives alone in the remote Canadian... Read Guts Summary