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Thanks for this list. We love the Max and Liz series and in fact you reminded me to order the next one we need right now. Getting teen boys interested in books can be a challenge for parents. And the accents were a little easier. Making his way to the Caribbean, he eventually becomes one of the most notorious pirates of the high seas. I love seeing boys that prefer to read and run and play, rather than watch TV or video games–these are great books to fire up their imaginations and playtime. Great idea . I love perusing through homeschool curriculum catalogs to see what they recommend for reading as well–that’s where I found Billy and Blaze (K4-1st grade readers) and the Kingdom series. and it was non-stop action. This legendary account of the adventures of d’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers follows these proud swashbucklers as they defend the honor of queen and country. Also, be sure to stay tuned for the upcoming second part of this series, The Essential Man’s  Library: 50 Nonfiction Adventure Books Edition. Join Ian Malcolm, believed dead after the event of Jurassic Park, as he is forced once again into the company of monsters, this time on a rescue mission of his own. shared with your kiddos? NOTE: I’ve read all of these (some many times!)

What great fictional adventure stories did we miss? Troubles ensue as the boys attempt to form a society of their own, and the power of the leaders begins to corrupt their principles. 25. Our kiddos are 9, 7, and 6 and these have been enjoyed by all ages in our house. A little less meaty than Viking Quest or Freedom Seekers, but good for independent readers as well. What greatness had not floated on the ebb of that river into the mystery of an unknown earth! I remember reading those as a kid and loving them!! I come from under the hill, and under the hills and over the hills my paths led. They were savages, all of them, who knew no law but the law of club and fang.

Kingdom Series, Chuck Black.

A tale of survival, Hatchet traces the story of young Brian, who is left stranded in the Canadian wilderness when his plane crashes. For popular books for teen boys, read on.

Men’s Journal has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. 9. The good guys are good and the bad guys are bad, and the females are strong and competent even if they are not the main characters. Lewis. Fix-It!) These remind me a lot of the Boxcar Children. Here is a list of some of the most popular young adult books for teen boys.

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I am the clue-finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. These are fun, easy, summer afternoon on the porch reads. But I know they’ll enjoy them in a few years. A collection of yarns suitable for the young adventurer, these timeless tales make the perfect bedside stories for a young boy. Here’s What Happened When I Wore a Tie to Work Every Day for a Year, Your First Style Steps: Beyond Jeans, T-Shirts, and Tennis Shoes, How to Trim Your Mustache: An Illustrated Guide, The Best Damn Guide to Men’s T-Shirts on the Internet, 10 Things Your Father Should Have Taught You About Style, Podcast #449: Faster and Cheaper Alternatives to College, Saving for Your Kids’ College Education: A Primer on the 529, How to Write the Perfect College Application Essay, How to Pursue a New Career (While Still Getting the Bills Paid), So You (Or Your Wife) Wants to Join a Multi-Level Marketing Company, Podcast #175: How to Improve Your Work and Life With Systems, 10 Tips for Successfully Working from Home, #393: The Importance of Building Your Social Capital, 8 Personal Finance Lessons from Benjamin Franklin, Podcast #605: The Money Moves You Should Make Right Now, Read These 5 Books to Get the Personal Finance Education You Never Had, So You Want My Trade: Automotive Mechanic/Technician. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A story of adventure and survival on the surface, this classic also provides an in-depth evaluation of human nature and society. Its breath is pure and healthy. Team up once again with Dirk Pitt as he seeks out the legendary treasures of the Library of Alexandria in this modern classic. Pinkerton, Caroline Lawrence. My Side of the Mountain, Jean Craighead George. The 14-year-old main character, Duncan, was just the right age to catch our boys interest. Follow Richard Hannay as he runs from the law in the Scottish countryside, seeking both to prove his innocence and to decipher the clues that could change the fate of Britain in World War I. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Most notable are the accounts of the life of Mowgli, the young boy raised by wolves, and of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the valiant mongoose. Here was neither peace, nor rest, nor a moment’s safety. Read online or download Adventure eBooks for free.

I can’t believe you found that biography series for only $4!!! Swordfights, prison escapes, and hidden treasure contribute to the transformation of ordinary man Edmond Dantes into the mysterious persona of the Count of Monte Cristo. Another classic, and a personal favorite. Tolkien’s masterful attention to detail comes to light with the peoples, places, and languages of Middle Earth, which are painted with such fine strokes that they could easily be taken to have really existed. Full of high seas adventure, this is the first in Italian author Emilio Salgari’s celebrated Sandokan series, which follows the pirate Sandokan, known as the Tiger of Malaysia, on his swashbuckling escapades. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest adventures, workouts, destinations, and more. Podcast #608: How Caffeine Hooks, Hurts, and Helps Us, Ready, Set, Fast: How Strategic Meal-Skipping Can Help You Lose Fat, Gain Muscle, and Get Healthier, Podcast #475: How to Lose Weight, and Keep It Off Forever, Relax These 2 Body Parts to Run Farther and Faster, Podcast #554: Babe Ruth and the World He Made, Podcast #638: How Changing Your Breathing Can Change Your Life, Podcast #636: Why You Overeat and What to Do About It, Stop Hanging Out With Women and Start Dating Them, Podcast #584: How to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person, A Man Is Punctual: The Importance of Being on Time, Movies Every Millennial Dad Should Introduce to His Kids, Podcast #621: The Causes and Cures of Childhood Anxiety, The Best Way to Make and Keep Friendships in Adulthood, Podcast #618: Finding Connection in a Lonely World, Podcast #648: Lessons in Building Rapport from Experts in Terrorist Interrogation, Develop a Strong He-Man Voice by Using the Voice Nature Gave You, Podcast #627: How to Deal With Jerks, Bullies, Tyrants, and Trolls, What to Do When Someone Tells the Same Stories Over and Over. Easily the best known adventure novel, this is Stevenson’s masterpiece. They present excellent hero-figures, with moral character and skills built by hard work (not magic–no magic in these) and healthy relationships without overt romantic themes. 19. These are hard to find! Little introduction is needed for this, J. R. R. Tolkien’s tour de force. A bottle discovered on a beach is found to contain a message from Captain Grant of the Brittania, long believed to be lost at sea. The dreams of men, the seed of commonwealths, the germs of empires. Forced to survive with little food or gear, Brian’s will to live is put to the test. but I would definitely recommend them as family read alouds. 24. I loved these growing up, but kinda felt like they were girl stories. These are pretty quick, easy reads but full of outdoor adventures. Freedom Seekers, Lois Walfrid Johnson. Stagecoaches, gold, prospecting, and an antagonist that seems to come right out of a Spaghetti Western make for exciting reading cover to cover. We have read several of the series you have listed above.

And now, to jump into the world of high adventure…. (Note to RSS and Email readers: Because of the length of this post we had to break it up into sections in order for it to appear in your reader or inbox. In this, his fictional memoir, Ernest Hemingway details lion hunting with his wife in East Africa at the time of the 1953 Mau Mau uprising. And thus I have given the first Part of a Life of Fortune and Adventure, a Life of Providence’s Checquer-Work, and of a Variety which the World will seldom be able to show the like of: Beginning foolishly, but closing much more happily than any Part of it ever gave me Leave so much as to hope for.

The son of an innkeeper, young Jim Hawkins finds himself thrust into the world of piracy as he joins Long John Silver in the search for buried treasure. The rest of Kjelgaard’s books are also great outdoor adventures stories for boys–we have a lot of them on our shelves!

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