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The best new adventure books

Often times, reading is not for the faint hearted. It can be quite the wild ride, involving magical quests, twists and turns, all sorts of fantastical creatures and lots of adventure. Yes, you read that correctly: ADVENTURE.

Adventure takes us on the greatest journeys, makes us travel far and wide – even if just through our imaginations. If the sound of all this tickles your fancy, or you're simply in the mood for some pure escapism, keep on reading. The list of new releases below has been carefully curated to only include the very best of the latest adventure books for children aged 5+

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2025-01-27
The best new adventure books
Book pages Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show (Ages 5+)

Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show (Ages 5+)

This early chapter book series for ages 5+ is written by children's tv superstar Andy Day and illustrated in black and white by Steven Lenton. This new book, out on 27th Feb is book 3 and it follows another exciting adventure with Ruby Thumb and her father, who works as a dinosaur expert. The books are funny, fully illustrated and have lots of dino facts to keep kids engaged. For more books like this, check out our list of the Best Adventure Book Series for 5 and 6 year olds.

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Book pages Devil Bird Island (Ages 7+)

Devil Bird Island (Ages 7+)

This is the third book in a charming black-and-white illustrated series for ages 9+. Written by Gill Lewis and illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich, the series is set on Gull Haven Island, where Tia lives with her mum, the island’s resident vet. Along with her friend Nat, Tia dedicates her time to helping the local wildlife. In this latest instalment, published on 2nd January, Tia and Nat discover a turtle in trouble and work together to guide it back home. This inspiring story of conservation is perfect for young animal lovers. For more books like this, check out our list of the Best Adventure Book Series for 7 and 8 year olds.

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Book pages Warriors: Changing Skies #1: The Elders' Quest (Ages 9+)

Warriors: Changing Skies #1: The Elders' Quest (Ages 9+)

Warrior Cats is one of our most popular series for ages 9+, a gripping series of books about the adventures of competing clans of cats living in the wild. This new book is publishing on 30th January in a new arc called Warriors: Changing Skies. 

In this latest adventure, the Clans find themselves navigating an ominous properchy that foreshadows the destruction of the Moon Pool and the end of the Cats' connection to the StarClan.

Like the look of this? Check out our list of the Best Adventure Book Series for 9 and 10 year olds.

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Book pages The Legendary Scarlett and Browne (Ages 11+)

The Legendary Scarlett and Browne (Ages 11+)

The third and final book in Jonathan Stroud’s fast-paced adventure series is out on 16th January. Set in a fractured future England it follows Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne as they rally outlaws against the oppressive Faith Houses. Amid dangers from man-eating Tainted and deadly wilderness, they face an impossible mission: finding Scarlett’s long-lost brother. If you like the sound of this, check out our list of the Best Adventure Book Series for 10 and 11 year olds

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Book pages Sunrise on the Reaping (Teen/YA)

Sunrise on the Reaping (Teen/YA)

Suzanne Collins' Sunrise on the Reaping delves deeper into the world of The Hunger Games. Set after the rebellion, it explores Panem's fragile peace, haunted by the Capitol's legacy. As new alliances form, dark secrets emerge, threatening the delicate balance. It's a gripping tale of survival, power, and humanity’s fight for redemption and publishes on 18th March. For more books for this age-group, check out our list of the Best Adventure Book Series for 13 and 14 year olds

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