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Books with title Adventures Told: The Unexpected

  • Adventures Told: The Unexpected

    David Appleton

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  • Adventures Told: The Unexpected

    David Appleton

    Paperback (Independently published, July 24, 2018)
    A collection of some of the mostly true-life outdoor adventures of the author. Often humorous and always engaging adventure stories selected for the intriguing array of unexpected elements and situations that they present. Almost guaranteed to get you into a deep and fun adventure state of mind. Tales of mountain climbing on the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, dealing with fish hooks in unexpected ways, exploring out of the way trails and mountains in Mexico, experiencing adventure travel humor in the Wind River Range, mountain biking in the wilds of Copper Canyon, watching elk play on the snow in the Colorado high country and more. Intriguing and sometimes funny adventure stories-- ideal for campfires, nights out under the stars, tent time, or whenever you want to dream about being in the midst of your own outdoor adventure. Adventure humor at its best to help get you psyched up for you own adventure, all told by someone who has undoubtedly lived the adventure life. Adventure Travel HumorTrue short storiesEngaging and InspirationalFun and exciting reading for all ages
  • The Trespasser's Unexpected Adventure

    Karen Cossey

    Paperback (Stolen Moments, July 4, 2015)
    Kids who Dare, Villains to Fear, Parents who Care.Foster kid Logan Seagate hadn’t bargained on making friends with a mysterious family when he’d trespassed onto the private beach by abseiling down a cliff that morning. All he’d wanted to do was forget about how angry he was at his father for awhile; but his plans are cast aside when he meets the adventurous Meeka. After spending an exciting day with her and her family, he learns there is a lot more to this mystery family than just friendship and fun. But thankfully, they seem eager to get to know the rest of his foster family, including his two foster brothers, Cole and Nate; as well as his younger foster sister, Poet. Perhaps this will be a friendship that lasts, as unlikely as that seems, considering who his new friends really are.However, trouble is just around the corner—his suspicions of a smuggling ring turn into reality, putting Meeka and his foster family's lives at risk. Caught by the ruthless smugglers they are held captive, then left tied up in a burning building. How can they possibly escape and capture the criminals before they get away?The Trespasser’s Unexpected Adventure is the first book in the Crimes Stopper Kids Mysteries Stories series, based in England. This fast-paced and laugh-out-loud funny story is popular with both boys and girls ages 9-14, and appeals even to reluctant readers. Click on Look Inside and read for yourself why people say they love it.Popular, realistic fiction books for kids 9-14 year olds. This is an appealing, heart-warming middle grade story with fun kids who go looking for friendship and find adventure and mystery they weren’t expecting.Readers Say: “What a feel good, great read! It has a bit of everything; family, friendship, action, suspense, laugh-out-loud wit, fight scenes, racing cars and more. ” Reader of The Trespasser’s Unexpected Adventure “This is a great story. The best part are the fresh likeable characters - led by the one-of-a-kind quirky 11 year old girl Meeka and her friend, brave, troubled 13 year old Logan. The conversations between Meeka, Logan and their friends make you feel like you're standing in the room with them. The plot is exciting and fast paced with modern smugglers. I like that some of the teenagers follow martial arts and can stand up for themselves with the villains.” Reader of The Trespasser’s Unexpected AdventureOther Readers say:This adventurous kids story had me hooked from the very beginning… It was more exciting than some of the adult fiction I usually read. I loved this book. It had a combination of mystery and fun, but it was also heart warming. Loved it! I was hooked from the first page. I particularly liked the main characters, they were very real, they made me laugh and on more than one occasion, cry.
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  • An Unexpected Adventure

    Kandi J Wyatt

    language (, Sept. 25, 2018)
    Harley will do anything to keep his new pal safe. But a hungry dragon needs to eat. And the government is hot on their tail. Harley Maegher’s seen E.T. and knows what the government will do to mythical creatures. There’s no way he’s about to let his new-found friend fall into the hands of an NSA agent. When the dragon starts setting fires and eating livestock, the choice may be taken from him.Steria is only interested in filling her tummy and spending time with Harley and his friends. After all, they’re the ones who woke her and called her from her egg. When the agent tries to capture her, she’s confined to the farm where she’s safe but without sufficient food. She’ll do anything to protect herself and Harley, even if it means she’ll go hungry.An Unexpected Adventure is the fun first book in the middle grade fantasy Myth Coast Adventures trilogy. If you like clean entertainment full of adventure and mischief, then you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s unique trilogy.Explore An Unexpected Adventure to embark on a family-friendly adventure today!
  • An Unexpected Adventure

    Nan Sweet

    language (, March 19, 2015)
    Love the Magic. Live the Adventure.Sixth grade can be tough, especially in Dusky Hollows. Carrie's magic ring wants to go to the new student, Everett. He's a wheelchair bound sixth-grader with cerebral palsy. But once he has the magic, everything falls apart. Carrie and Ivy get into trouble at school. Everett is kidnapped. And now Ivy and Carrie are in a race against time to save him.Book 1: Fierce Winds & Fiery DragonsBook 2: The Curse of the InvisiblesBook 3: Too Much SchoolBook 4: AdriftBook 5: An Unexpected AdventureBook 6: The Haunted HouseBook 7: The Unicorn's QuestBook 8: Cry of the Banshee
  • An Unexpected Adventure

    Kandi J Wyatt

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 22, 2018)
    Protect their community or protect their discovery? For eighth graders Chace, Harley, Will, and Cherise, that’s a life-changing question after they find a dragon’s egg while hunting for thundereggs on the beach. Toss in summer jobs, family struggles, and a National Security Agent, and their summer vacation just became complicated. Can they find a solution that won’t leave their hearts broken or their community in flames?
  • An Unexpected Adventure

    D. X. Dunn

    language (, April 21, 2013)
    When ten-year old Christopher Knight gets an email from his best friend, now living two hundred miles away, he has no idea that it holds the key to another world. The two friends unexpectedly find themselves in the magical kingdom of Distania. There they must face a raging river, dragons, a mysterious prince and an angry king; and they need to get home in time for dinner!
  • The Unexpected Adventures: The Evil Prince

    Tom Colley

    language (, June 22, 2017)
    In this exciting first story of The Unexpected Adventures book series, two young sisters are thrust into a dangerous quest in a magical land. They must restore the kingdom and figure out how to stay alive and make it back home.The Colley kids come from a long lineage of unlikely heroes who find themselves in the middle of perilous and unexpected adventures. They must rely on their wits, strength, and each other to complete their quest and make it back home. The Unexpected Adventures series tells but a few of these spectacular stories. The Evil Prince is the first of these tales. Ella and Kaelyn are sent on a dangerous quest in the middle of the Shadow Forest, which has been overrun by an evil force. They don’t want to be there, but the arrival of these two young sisters is no accident. Along their journey, they encounter giants, ogres, and many strange creatures, not to mention the Evil Prince! Their greatest asset will be each other, but will that be enough? Follow their first adventure to find out what happens and if they do indeed make out of the Shadow Forest and back home.Happy Adventuring!www.theunexpectedadventures.com
  • The Unexpected Adventures: The Evil Prince

    Tom Colley

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 10, 2017)
    In this exciting first story of The Unexpected Adventures book series, two young sisters are thrust into a dangerous quest in a magical land. They must restore the kingdom and figure out how to stay alive and make it back home. The Colley kids come from a long lineage of unlikely heroes who find themselves in the middle of perilous and unexpected adventures. They must rely on their wits, strength, and each other to complete their quest and make it back home. The Unexpected Adventures series tells but a few of these spectacular stories. The Evil Prince is the first of these tales. Ella and Kaelyn are sent on a dangerous quest in the middle of the Shadow Forest, which has been overrun by an evil force. They don’t want to be there, but the arrival of these two young sisters is no accident. Along their journey, they encounter giants, ogres, and many strange creatures, not to mention the Evil Prince! Their greatest asset will be each other, but will that be enough? Follow their first adventure to find out what happens and if they do indeed make out of the Shadow Forest and back home. Happy Adventuring! www.theunexpectedadventures.com
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  • An Unexpected Adventure

    Nan Sweet

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 28, 2015)
    Sixth grade can be tough, especially in Dusky Hollows. Carrie's magic ring wants to go to the new student, Everett. He's a wheelchair bound sixth-grader with cerebral palsy. But once he has the magic, everything falls apart. Carrie and Ivy get into trouble at school. Everett is kidnapped. And now Ivy and Carrie are in a race against time to save him.
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  • An Unexpected Adventure

    D. X. Dunn

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 30, 2013)
    When ten-year old Christopher Knight gets an email from his best friend, now living two hundred miles away, he has no idea that it holds the key to another world. The two friends unexpectedly find themselves in the magical kingdom of Distania. There they must face a raging river, dragons, a mysterious prince and an angry king; and they need to get home in time for dinner!
  • An Unexpected Adventure

    M Ray

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 28, 2015)
    Sunny the Cat is looking for a BIG ADVENTURE with his friends. He spends the day searching for answers that lead him on a path of self discovery. His friends and teacher remind him that he should follow his heart and share the love, healing and compassion with himself and others. He learns that before placing one foot in front of the other, he has to consider his highest good and the highest good of all. Sunny finds that the unexpected adventure was within him all along.
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