Adventure Archives - Plugged In https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/book-genre/adventure/ Shining a Light on the World of Popular Entertainment Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:51:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.pluggedin.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/plugged-in-menu-icon-updated-96x96.png Adventure Archives - Plugged In https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/book-genre/adventure/ 32 32 Elf Dog and Owl Head https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/elf-dog-and-owl-head/ Mon, 13 May 2024 15:12:52 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=31666 In M.T. Anderson's Elf Dog and Owl Head, Clay’s life forever changes when he finds a magic dog in the forest.

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Clay can’t see his friends because of a virus that has shut down the world. But then he meets a strange dog that leads him to magical places he could never find on his own.

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]]> The Minor Miracle: The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/minor-miracle-the-amazing-adventures-of-noah-minor/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:38:20 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=31474 Noah Minor has always been pretty average. But it turns out he’s special; he might even be … super.

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]]> The coolest things about Noah, frankly, have always been his friends: the bright and super-organized Haley; his super-talented-with-a-trumpet bud, Rodney. But what happens if he turns out to be a little super, too?

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]]> The Eyes and the Impossible https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/eyes-and-the-impossible/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:22:53 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=31428 The Eyes and the Impossible is an interesting, unique tale filled with friendship. However, some of the violence could be too much for young readers.

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]]> Castle Reef 2: Bloodlines https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/castle-reef-2-bloodlines/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:33:59 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=31387 Chief Julie Kerrig must rely on faith and family to keep her small coastal town safe from high-tech terror.

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]]> A slightly crazy scientist and her frightening humanoid creation throw open the door to a global terror plot. And young Chief Julie Kerrig is one of the faithful few standing in the way.

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]]> Fourth Wing https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/fourth-wing/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:03:41 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=31080 Fourth Wing is a hodgepodge of typical teenage dystopian ideas and worldbuilding—but with a lot more adult content.

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]]> Ever since Violet Sorrengail joined the Riders Quadrant, she’s spent her days learning how to avoid being chargrilled by dragons and skewered by her enemies. And as more deadly secrets are revealed, Violet will be forced to rethink everything she’s ever known.

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]]> Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-the-chalice-of-the-gods/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:58:04 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=30325 Percy must complete yet another quest to get closer to being accepted to college.

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Percy Jackson has saved the world. Twice. But now the son of Poseidon faces what might be his greatest challenge ever—graduating high school and getting accepted into New Rome University. With the help of his girlfriend, Annabeth, and best friend, Grover, Percy goes on a quest to get three letters of recommendation, all while keeping up with his homework.

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]]> The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/many-assassinations-of-samir-the-seller-of-dreams/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:22:52 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=29528 Orphaned Omar wants to be free of his kind but dishonest master, Samir. But first, he'll have to battle assassins to keep Samir alive.

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]]> Orphaned Omar vows to purchase his freedom from his kind but dishonest master, Samir. Each time he saves Samir’s life, Omar inches closer to freedom. Yet, the young orphan recognizes his hard work will only matter if he’s still standing when the fighting is over.

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]]> Summer of Suspense (Baker Family Adventures #1) https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/summer-of-suspense/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=29347 When cousin Millie comes to visit, the Baker family is caught up in events that threaten to gallop out of control.

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]]> When cousin Millie comes to visit, the Baker kids—Abby, Andy and Phil—aren’t impressed. Millie expects people to wait on her hand and foot, and that’s not the way the Baker family farm works. But when Millie suddenly goes missing—and Abby not long after—the Bakers must quickly leap into action.

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]]> Amari and the Great Game (Supernatural Investigations #2) https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/amari-and-the-great-game/ Tue, 30 May 2023 20:18:16 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=29131 Amari must work on her magical skills, solve a twisted mystery & compete in a series of trials to save the hidden supernatural world.

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]]> Thirteen-year-old Amari must work on her magical skills, solve a twisted mystery, and compete in a series of trials in an effort to save the hidden supernatural world.

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]]> The Dragon and the Stone (The DreamKeeper Saga Book 1) https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/dragon-and-the-stone/ Mon, 22 May 2023 17:15:05 +0000 https://www.pluggedin.com/?post_type=book-reviews&p=29080 The Dragon and the Stone is an exciting story fantasy lovers will enjoy. The strong Christian themes and imagery also portray powerful messages.

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]]> As if Lily McKinley’s day wasn’t going bad enough, she finds a dragon in the kitchen eating her mom’s chili. And it seems as though he’s been sent to bring her to a mysterious realm to foil evil plans.

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