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Seattle Picks: Teen - Adventure

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Non-stop action and adventure, plenty of fights, and survival! MS = middle school readers (Updated Oct. 2020)

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The Seattle Public Library

19 items

19 items

Darling

Darling

by Ancrum, K.

Book - 2021

Wendy Darling’s first trip to Chicago brings her to charismatic Peter, who takes her to a party and reveals his darker side. Wendy Darling’s first trip to Chicago brings her to charismatic Peter, who takes her to a party and reveals his darker side. Show less

Wendy Darling’s first trip to Chicago brings her to charismatic Peter, who takes her to a party and reveals his darker side. Wendy Darling’s first trip to Chicago brings her to charismatic Peter, who takes her to a party and reveals his darker side. Show less

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Across the Desert

Across the Desert

by Bowling, Dusti

Book - 2021

Jolene’s only friend, Addie, flies an ultralight and livestreams it, so when she crashes in the desert and Jolene is the only one to see it, Jolene knows she is the only one who can save Addie. MS Jolene’s only friend, Addie, flies an ultralight and livestreams it, so when she crashes in the desert and Jolene is the only one to see it, Jolene knows she is the only one who can save Addie. MS Show less

Jolene’s only friend, Addie, flies an ultralight and livestreams it, so when she crashes in the desert and Jolene is the only one to see it, Jolene knows she is the only one who can save Addie. MS Jolene’s only friend, Addie, flies an ultralight and livestreams it, so when she crashes in the desert and Jolene is the only one to see it, Jolene knows she is the only one who can save Addie. MS Show less

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Jumper

Jumper

by Crowder, Melanie

Book - 2022

Eager to prove herself as a rookie firefighter, Blair takes unnecessary risks in a wildfire, including with her own health as a diabetic. Eager to prove herself as a rookie firefighter, Blair takes unnecessary risks in a wildfire, including with her own health as a diabetic. Show less

Eager to prove herself as a rookie firefighter, Blair takes unnecessary risks in a wildfire, including with her own health as a diabetic. Eager to prove herself as a rookie firefighter, Blair takes unnecessary risks in a wildfire, including with her own health as a diabetic. Show less

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Hunting by Stars

Hunting by Stars

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2021

In this sequel to The Marrow Thieves, French has been captured by the Recruiters, who hope to change him enough so he will betray his found family before they can find and rescue him. In this sequel to The Marrow Thieves, French has been captured by the Recruiters, who hope to change him enough so he will betray his found family before they can find and rescue him. Show less

In this sequel to The Marrow Thieves, French has been captured by the Recruiters, who hope to change him enough so he will betray his found family before they can find and rescue him. In this sequel to The Marrow Thieves, French has been captured by the Recruiters, who hope to change him enough so he will betray his found family before they can find and rescue him. Show less

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Blood Scion

Blood Scion

by Falaye, Deborah

Book - 2022

Sloane is a secret descendant of ancient Orisha gods, but the brutal Lucis know her identity and will stop at nothing to prevent her from finding her mother. Sloane is a secret descendant of ancient Orisha gods, but the brutal Lucis know her identity and will stop at nothing to prevent her from finding her mother. Show less

Sloane is a secret descendant of ancient Orisha gods, but the brutal Lucis know her identity and will stop at nothing to prevent her from finding her mother. Sloane is a secret descendant of ancient Orisha gods, but the brutal Lucis know her identity and will stop at nothing to prevent her from finding her mother. Show less

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Two Truths and A Lie

Two Truths and A Lie

by Henry, April

Book - 2022

When two groups of teens are stranded in a blizzard, a game of two truths and a lie reveals a killer in their midst. When two groups of teens are stranded in a blizzard, a game of two truths and a lie reveals a killer in their midst. Show less

When two groups of teens are stranded in a blizzard, a game of two truths and a lie reveals a killer in their midst. When two groups of teens are stranded in a blizzard, a game of two truths and a lie reveals a killer in their midst. Show less

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One for All

One for All

by Lainoff, Lillie

Book - 2022

The daughter of a musketeer, Tania finds herself suddenly in training to become one herself so she can avenge her father’s sudden death. MS The daughter of a musketeer, Tania finds herself suddenly in training to become one herself so she can avenge her father’s sudden death. MS Show less

The daughter of a musketeer, Tania finds herself suddenly in training to become one herself so she can avenge her father’s sudden death. MS The daughter of a musketeer, Tania finds herself suddenly in training to become one herself so she can avenge her father’s sudden death. MS Show less

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A Clash of Steel

A Clash of Steel

A Treasure Island Remix

by Lee, C. B.

Book - 2021

In 1826 China, Xiang gets a chance to leave her village to explore Canton, where she meets Anh, a thief who steals her pendant, an heirloom from her father, who she learns was involved with the pirate band, the Dragon Fleet. In 1826 China, Xiang gets a chance to leave her village to explore Canton, where she meets Anh, a thief who steals her pendant, an heirloom from her father, who she learns was involved with the pirate band, the Dragon Fleet. Show less

In 1826 China, Xiang gets a chance to leave her village to explore Canton, where she meets Anh, a thief who steals her pendant, an heirloom from her father, who she learns was involved with the pirate band, the Dragon Fleet. In 1826 China, Xiang gets a chance to leave her village to explore Canton, where she meets Anh, a thief who steals her pendant, an heirloom from her father, who she learns was involved with the pirate band, the Dragon Fleet. Show less

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Brother's Keeper

Brother's Keeper

by Lee, Julie (Children's fiction writer)

Book - 2020

In 1950, Sora and her family leave North Korea for a better life in South Korea, but a roadside bombing separates Sora and her young brother from their parents, and they must march over 400 miles to find them. MS In 1950, Sora and her family leave North Korea for a better life in South Korea, but a roadside bombing separates Sora and her young brother from their parents, and they must march over 400 miles to find them. MS Show less

In 1950, Sora and her family leave North Korea for a better life in South Korea, but a roadside bombing separates Sora and her young brother from their parents, and they must march over 400 miles to find them. MS In 1950, Sora and her family leave North Korea for a better life in South Korea, but a roadside bombing separates Sora and her young brother from their parents, and they must march over 400 miles to find them. MS Show less

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Six Crimson Cranes

Six Crimson Cranes

by Lim, Elizabeth

Book - 2021

Princess Shiori reveals her own magic powers at the wrong time, and her stepmother banishes her and changes her brothers into cranes, cursing Shiori to never speak, or one of her brothers will die. MS Princess Shiori reveals her own magic powers at the wrong time, and her stepmother banishes her and changes her brothers into cranes, cursing Shiori to never speak, or one of her brothers will die. MS Show less

Princess Shiori reveals her own magic powers at the wrong time, and her stepmother banishes her and changes her brothers into cranes, cursing Shiori to never speak, or one of her brothers will die. MS Princess Shiori reveals her own magic powers at the wrong time, and her stepmother banishes her and changes her brothers into cranes, cursing Shiori to never speak, or one of her brothers will die. MS Show less

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Skyhunter

Skyhunter

by Lu, Marie

Book - 2020

Although she is not wanted by her adopted country, Mara fights fiercely for its security from Ghosts, human-machine warriors. When she saves a prisoner of war, she learns he may be a spy, or the last best hope of her country. Although she is not wanted by her adopted country, Mara fights fiercely for its security from Ghosts, human-machine warriors. When she saves a prisoner of war, she learns he may be a spy, or the last best hope of her country. Show less

Although she is not wanted by her adopted country, Mara fights fiercely for its security from Ghosts, human-machine warriors. When she saves a prisoner of war, she learns he may be a spy, or the last best hope of her country. Although she is not wanted by her adopted country, Mara fights fiercely for its security from Ghosts, human-machine warriors. When she saves a prisoner of war, she learns he may be a spy, or the last best hope of her country. Show less

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The Darkening

The Darkening

by Mara, Sunya

Book - 2022

Vesper and her father keep their magic hidden from the rulers of their city, who executed her mother for working her magic by throwing her into the cursed...Show more Vesper and her father keep their magic hidden from the rulers of their city, who executed her mother for working her magic by throwing her into the cursed storm that surrounds the city. When her father is captured, she finds a way into the prince’s inner circle to free him. Show less

Vesper and her father keep their magic hidden from the rulers of their city, who executed her mother for working her magic by throwing her into the cursed...Show more Vesper and her father keep their magic hidden from the rulers of their city, who executed her mother for working her magic by throwing her into the cursed storm that surrounds the city. When her father is captured, she finds a way into the prince’s inner circle to free him. Show less

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The Cost of Knowing

The Cost of Knowing

by Morris, Brittney

Book - 2021

After surviving a car crash that killed his parents, Alex is cursed with visions of the future, including one in which his brother will be killed also. Can he outwit the curse and save him? After surviving a car crash that killed his parents, Alex is cursed with visions of the future, including one in which his brother will be killed also. Can he outwit the curse and save him? Show less

After surviving a car crash that killed his parents, Alex is cursed with visions of the future, including one in which his brother will be killed also. Can he outwit the curse and save him? After surviving a car crash that killed his parents, Alex is cursed with visions of the future, including one in which his brother will be killed also. Can he outwit the curse and save him? Show less

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At the End of Everything

At the End of Everything

by Nijkamp, Marieke

Book - 2022

A group of incarcerated teens watch in disbelief as their guards one day walk off the job, leaving them free. A lethal pandemic may keep them in the prison, however. MS A group of incarcerated teens watch in disbelief as their guards one day walk off the job, leaving them free. A lethal pandemic may keep them in the prison, however. MS Show less

A group of incarcerated teens watch in disbelief as their guards one day walk off the job, leaving them free. A lethal pandemic may keep them in the prison, however. MS A group of incarcerated teens watch in disbelief as their guards one day walk off the job, leaving them free. A lethal pandemic may keep them in the prison, however. MS Show less

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Northwind

Northwind

by Paulsen, Gary

Book - 2022

Young Leif is the only survivor of an attack of cholera on his village, so he must make his way in the natural world with little more than his canoe and his wits. MS Young Leif is the only survivor of an attack of cholera on his village, so he must make his way in the natural world with little more than his canoe and his wits. MS Show less

Young Leif is the only survivor of an attack of cholera on his village, so he must make his way in the natural world with little more than his canoe and his wits. MS Young Leif is the only survivor of an attack of cholera on his village, so he must make his way in the natural world with little more than his canoe and his wits. MS Show less

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Tides of Mutiny

Tides of Mutiny

by Rode, Rebecca

Book - 2021

Although the king has decreed that girls who sail the sea will be executed, Lane hides her identity from everyone on her ship, including the stranger on board who may be the missing prince. MS Although the king has decreed that girls who sail the sea will be executed, Lane hides her identity from everyone on her ship, including the stranger on board who may be the missing prince. MS Show less

Although the king has decreed that girls who sail the sea will be executed, Lane hides her identity from everyone on her ship, including the stranger on board who may be the missing prince. MS Although the king has decreed that girls who sail the sea will be executed, Lane hides her identity from everyone on her ship, including the stranger on board who may be the missing prince. MS Show less

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Ski Weekend

Ski Weekend

A Novel

by Ross, Rektok

Book - 2021

Sam’s decision to chaperone her brother on the school ski trip ends in disaster when they crash the car in a snowbank and one of the teens is badly injured. Sam’s decision to chaperone her brother on the school ski trip ends in disaster when they crash the car in a snowbank and one of the teens is badly injured. Show less

Sam’s decision to chaperone her brother on the school ski trip ends in disaster when they crash the car in a snowbank and one of the teens is badly injured. Sam’s decision to chaperone her brother on the school ski trip ends in disaster when they crash the car in a snowbank and one of the teens is badly injured. Show less

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The Liar's Guide to the Night Sky

The Liar's Guide to the Night Sky

by Shrum, Brianna R.

Book - 2020

Hallie and her cousin and friends are trapped in a mudslide with scarce supplies and freezing weather. Hallie and her cousin and friends are trapped in a mudslide with scarce supplies and freezing weather. Show less

Hallie and her cousin and friends are trapped in a mudslide with scarce supplies and freezing weather. Hallie and her cousin and friends are trapped in a mudslide with scarce supplies and freezing weather. Show less

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Down the Road A Piece

Down the Road A Piece

by Sissón, Joseph G.

Book - 2022

In summer 1957, Gaylloyd’s parents drive him from their San Diego home to the Mississippi, exposing Gaylloyd to the bitter racism of the South. How will he ever be the same? In summer 1957, Gaylloyd’s parents drive him from their San Diego home to the Mississippi, exposing Gaylloyd to the bitter racism of the South. How will he ever be the same? Show less

In summer 1957, Gaylloyd’s parents drive him from their San Diego home to the Mississippi, exposing Gaylloyd to the bitter racism of the South. How will he ever be the same? In summer 1957, Gaylloyd’s parents drive him from their San Diego home to the Mississippi, exposing Gaylloyd to the bitter racism of the South. How will he ever be the same? Show less

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