Adventure Stories!
Stratford Library is excited to join Stratford Crier with book suggestions and recommendations. We know you’ll find your own adventurous spirit by reading these books. As the Vancouver Public Library notes, “Adventure fiction usually features an action-packed narrative with a protagonist who must navigate high-energy (and often dangerous) situations to complete their journey, mission or quest. Adventure stories span many genres such as fantasy, mystery, romance, science fiction and more.” And this week, our young readers, Ryan and Alyssa, both Stratford students, recommend adventure novels for other young readers.
With the support of Children’s Librarians at the Stratford Library Association, Miss A., Ryan and Alyssa wrote their reviews, rated their reads, and suggested more great options for young readers. – Miss A, Children’s Librarian
Alyssa reviews…
Warriors: Into the WIld book 1: The Prophecy Begins by Erin Hunter, Ideal for readers ages 9-14.
Alyssa’s review: Rusty, a golden tabby cat, left his home and went to the forest. There he found Thunder Clan and Blue Star, the clan leader, said he could join the clan. But, the other forest cats don’t trust Rusty, because he was a “kitty pet,” a cat once owned by humans. So, Rusty is trying to gain his new clan’s trust. But then, Thunder Clan is in grave danger. Shadow Clan is becoming strong and stronger. Will Rusty and his friend Gray Paw stop the Shadow Clan?
My favorite part is when Rusty goes on his first quest to find a missing cat. It’s so exciting.
Warriors is a fun cat book. It’s very whimsical and magical. I really like the characters’ names. They explain what their personalities are like. Like the name Rusty. His name is Rusty because his fur is rust colored. Also, their names tell about what they like. An example is Mouse Fur. She likes mice, so she is called Mouse Fur. This is also a really good book for a child that is interested in a good mystery.
Why would other kids like this book? Many kids would like this book because it’s very whimsical and magical. Kids who would like this book are kids who like cats or the wild forest setting. Rating: 4 stars
A note from Miss A.: Readers should know that The Warriors series has many, many smaller series and books to enjoy. Once you start reading The Warriors, be warned – you will be hooked!
Alyssa’s picks from the Library new fiction shelf are:
Anomalies 53: Into the Shadows by Angela Cervantes
The Song of Orphan’s Garden by Nicole M. Hewitt
Ryan reviews…
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, Ideal for readers ages 9-14
Ryan’s review: Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the plan malfunctions. Brian Robeson thought he for sure was going to die, but he made a crash landing in the forests of the Canadian wilderness. He had nothing but a windbreaker and a hatchet…
My favorite part was when Brian Robeson was going to die. He handled the pressure by staying calm and making a successful crash landing.
This book has a lot of tips on how to survive in the forest with nothing. It taught me a lot of skills. This book also was very hard to read, because it was challenging and helped me to become a better reader.
Why would other kids like this book? He handled so much pressure, and the book is very detailed and has a good plot which kids would like. This book is for people who like action or survival tips or movies.
A note from Miss A.: Readers should know that this incredibly popular book has additional titles in the series. Readers who like Hatchet can also read Paulsen’s The River, Brian’s Winter, and others. Rating: 3 stars
Ryan’s picks from the Library new fiction shelf are:
Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate
Dive by John David Anderson
