Tag Archives: Adventure

Last Stand at Papago Wells by Louis L’Amour (1957)

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Need a quick introduction to Louis L’Amour novels? Look no further than the engaging Last Stand at Papago Wells (1957). Continue reading

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From the Ocean, from the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke (1962)

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A Christian review of 7 stories by Arthur C. Clarke, From the Ocean, from the Stars (1962) a.k.a. The Deep Range and Other Stories (1964). Continue reading

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Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins (2003)

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Before Katniss, there was Gregor. Suzanne Collins’ opens her earlier series, The Underland Chronicles with Gregor the Overlander (2003). A Christian review. Continue reading

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Dr. No (1962)

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I recently read Dr. No by Ian Fleming (1958), so I thought I’d also review the 1962 film starring Sean Connery. It’s James Bond, of course, so not really a “family movie,” but I explore why not in this post. Continue reading

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Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman (2013)

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Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman is a unique and adventurous post-apocalyptic tale that’s both clean and exciting. I loved it. Continue reading

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Brian’s Return by Gary Paulsen (1999)

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A Christian review of Brian’s Return (1999) by Gary Paulsen. Book 4 in the Brian Saga is a deep and introspective adventure. Continue reading

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The Dead of Night by Peter Lerangis (2012)

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The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book 3 of 6 pushes the plot forward through Uzbekistan—and murder! Continue reading

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Micro by Michael Crichton with Richard Preston (2011)

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Things get tiny and intense in Michael Crichton’s posthumous thriller Micro (2011), finished by Richard Preston. Continue reading

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A King’s Ransom by Jude Watson (2011)

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In “A King’s Ransom” by Jude Watson — Book 2 in The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers series — Amy and Dan Cahill head to Italy and Switzerland in search of more historical artifacts to save their friends’ lives. Continue reading

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The Fort by Gordon Korman (2022)

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When 5 friends discover a bunker in the woods, it becomes a secret refuge—for hiding secrets. Continue reading

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