Books for Outdoor Adventures Bundle

Rowley Peters and the Lumberjack Ghost by Carol L. Paur is a rollicking Lower Middle Grade mystery filled with camping adventures, spooky ghosts, and friendship. Rowley learns what it means to advocate for herself.

Virtue Focus: Advocating For Yourself

Willowmere by Andrea Cox Christen is a heartfelt fantasy that combines an imagination-filled magical world with elements of western ranch life. When Pea discovers a tunnel through the old willow tree that leads to the magical world her mother had created with stories, she never imagined she held the key to saving this world, and saving herself too. Winner of the ABC Book Award Runner Up, and the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review!

Virtue Focus: Unity

Raccoon Summer by Betty Vanderwielen is a heartwarming historical story about the sanctity of life - both animal and human. When Lance rescues the orphaned baby raccoons his journey is just beginning. He learns to care for them, train them, and prepare them for release back into the wild. But that's only a part of his summer. He also is learning what friendship, family, and acceptance really mean.

Virtue Focus: Sanctity of Life

A Kidnapping In Kentucky 1776 by Elizabeth Raum is a heart-filled adventure based on a true historical event. Freedom is sometimes only one decision away from disappearing. This book tells the story of Daniel Boone's daughter who was kidnapped in 1776, and how he tracked her for three days and rescued her. The adventure unfolds from two points of view: Jemima Boone who was kidnapped, and John Gass, a boy in the rescue party. John and Jemima both learn what it takes to really be free.

Virtue Focus: Freedom

A Touch of Blue by Tory Christie is a beautiful historical story of friendship and sacrifice told through the vivid lens of nature and 1970s film photography. When Celie takes a dare to be the first to find the elusive lynx in the woods, she joins forces with her new neighbor Honey, who helps her see the world in a whole new way. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review!

Virtue Focus: Appreciation

Wingless (Book 1 in the Wingless Cycle) by Catherine Witzaney is a modern epic high fantasy set in a world of warrior sprites. When wingless sprite Asher Songfeather realizes that the only way to save his sister is to face his biggest fears, he learns what true bravery looks like. But is he brave enough to also save himself? Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review, the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval, and Winner of the 2025 Realm Award for Middle Grade!

Virtue Focus: Selflessness

Clanless by Catherine Witzaney is Book 2 in the Realm Award Winning Wingless Cycle. Sprites Asher and Siobhan work to save the Bat colony from the evil and dangers within, while also learning to forgive.

Virtue Focus: Forgiving Yourself

Galloping Away by Robin Kolb is a heartwarming contemporary horse story about families, animals, and resilience. Alex learns to never give up as she works toward her dream of competing on a horse of her own. She also realizes what love and hope look like—and it's not always what she thought. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review and the ABC Book Award Honorable Mention!

Virtue Focus: Resilience

Ghost Town Treasure Hunt by Abbi Lee is a lower middle grade contemporary adventure that mixes mystery, intrigue, and treasure hunting. Book 1 in the Geocache Club Series. When Layton discovers geocaching with his new friend Sherry, he's hooked. But will his adventures and discoveries be enough to help his family and change history? Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review and the ABC Book Award Runner Up!

Virtue Focus: Embracing Change

Hometown Treasure Hunt by Abbi Lee is Book 2 in the lower middle grade Geocache Club series. Layton’s geocaching adventures deepen the historical mystery he’s trying to solve, his friendship experiences take a new twist, and geocaching launches off to Mars.

Virtue Focus: Patience

The Gatekeeper's Daughter: Cavern of Light by Susan Reimer brings a unique fantasy world into the hopes and challenges of growing up. When Maira discovers the cavern from her people's legend, she is eager to keep it for herself. But secrets and greed clash, and she must act to save all she holds dear. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review!

Virtue Focus: Appreciating History

Soledad and the Curse of the Phoenix by Mindy Baker is a lower middle grade fantasy set in an ancient Mesoamerican world. In classic good versus evil storytelling, Soledad must face the curses of the evil Phoenix to save her people and find hope for herself.

Virtue Focus: Determination