Adventure Books for Kids
Akyekyere Needs a Plan
In the tall shadows of the Ashanti forest lives Akyekyere the tortoise, who is slow, small, and no match for a hungry leopard’s claws. When Leopard corners him on the path home, will a clever tale about a cursed war-helmet be enough to save one plump tortoise from becoming a very ‘juicy’ meal? Or has this quick-witted trickster finally met his match? This Bookbot level practises the ‘ui’ sound with lesson words like ‘pursuit’, ‘suit’, ’nuisance’, and ‘cruises’.
Ada's Empty Water Jug
Dhegdheer the ogress has one giant ear that hears everything for miles, so when a girl named Asad wakes one afternoon to find her mother gone, how can she possibly sneak past a monster who catches every footstep? Asad follows the great footprints toward a cave full of frightened prisoners, but the danger is only beginning. Can a rattling seed pod and a clever plan outwit an ear that never sleeps? This Bookbot level practises reading longer words of three or more syllables, like ‘afternoon’, ‘dangerous’, ‘prisoners’, ‘suddenly’, and ‘immediately’.
Give Back My Bell!
Dibs the little dragon has the most magnificent golden bell in the world, jingling proudly on the tip of his tail. But when a cheeky purple dragon snatches it and soars off into the clouds, poor Dibs is left staring up at dizzying heights. How will a tiny dragon who can’t even fly get his treasure back? This decodable reader practises the ’ei’ phonogram in words like ‘weigh,’ ‘height,’ ‘seized,’ and ‘weird.’
If Dinos Did Not Die...
What if dinos did not die out millions of years ago? Imagine spotting a raptor by the slide, a sauropod strolling onto the football field, or a triceratops raiding your fridge! Would they ride scooters, shop at sales, or sneak into your bedroom at night? Life on Earth would never be the same - but could we really share a planet with them? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘dino,’ ‘crazy,’ ’even,’ and ‘only.’
Into the Nether!
Jill needs ancient debris to craft a shiny new pickaxe - but the only place to find it is the Nether, a fiery world full of lava and strange fire-walking creatures! Can the Mage really build a portal to take them there? Would you dare ride a Strider across bubbling lava, or would you build a bridge instead? What waits on the other side? This decodable reader practises the soft c sound in words like ‘certainly,’ ‘place,’ ‘since,’ and ‘recited.’
Snap! Missed Me!
Dan the monkey loves to play outside in the sunshine, leaping from branch to branch in search of the perfect crunchy leaf. But what happens when a giant fish with snapping jaws is waiting in the stream below? Can Dan dodge those teeth, or will his wild cartwheels land him headfirst into trouble? A cheeky, heart-thumping adventure full of swings, splashes, and near misses! This decodable reader builds confidence with compound words such as ‘sunshine,’ ‘daydream,’ ‘headfirst,’ and ‘midair.’
The Hungry Shadow
A monster came down from the hills, and by Wednesday only sixteen villagers were left. No spear can stop it, so how do you fight a thing that swallows everything whole? Brave young Kwezi has one strange, dangerous idea: to beat the monster, he must let it swallow him. Can a boy, a breathing tube, and a small flame really save everyone? This Bookbot level practises the ‘ough’ sound with words like ’tough’, ‘rough’, ’though’, ’thought’, and ’enough’.
The Dog Got Out!
Every morning, Pip watches Mum leave for work - and every morning, Pip has a plan. What happens when a clever little dog decides the fence is NOT going to stop her? Will she meet her friends, find something musical next door, and still make it home before Mum? Get ready for jumps, giggles, and one very innocent smile! This decodable reader practises si making /zh/ in words like ‘decision,’ ’evasion,’ ‘illusion,’ ’treasure,’ and ‘unusual.’
Pour It on the Lava!
Ned has a tall stone tower, a shiny new diamond pickaxe, and one very big dream - to become a real wizard! But what happens when he ventures deep into a massive cavern and finds a bubbling lava pool blocking his path? Can a simple bucket really help him mine the hardest block in the world? Follow Ned and The Book on a brilliant underground adventure! This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words like ‘cabin,’ ‘rabbit,’ ’tunnel,’ ‘hammers,’ and ‘perfect.’
The Door
What happens when Zom and Skel forget their one rule - check the door before bed? With monsters wriggling through every corner of their home, can two heroes, a brave pup, a glowing spider, and a pen full of very grumpy llamas wrangle the intruders back into the night? Get ready for chaos, courage, and a whole lot of llama spit! This decodable reader practises the wr phonogram in words like ‘wriggle,’ ‘wrangle,’ ‘wreckage,’ ‘wrath,’ and ‘handwritten.’