Books About Family Adventures · 29 titles considered

The Best Family Adventures Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about family adventures? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Peril at the Top of the World
Henry and Ribsy
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Family Adventures

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

Peril at the Top of the World

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Juliana Neufeld (Illustrator) · Treasure Hunters series

Chase stolen art across Russia and the Arctic with relentless treasure hunters.

384 pages· 37,147 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,959 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

The Plunder Down Under

The Kidds race against time in the Outback to clear their parents' names.

336 pages· 37,374 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 602 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

The Ultimate Quest

Stranded at sea, siblings race to find treasure and save their kidnapped parents.

336 pages· 38,739 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 359 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

Saturdays at Sea

A young princess and her family embark on a journey to find the last remaining unicorns.

288 pages· 57,269 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,174 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye

A mouse named Geronimo Stilton goes on a treasure hunt with his sister and cousin.

128 pages· 10,826 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 16,217 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

Ladybug Girl and Bingo

A camping trip turns adventurous when a beloved pet goes missing in the woods.

40 pages· 942 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 752 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2008

Valley of the Giant Skeletons

A mouse named Geronimo Stilton goes on a treasure hunt in Mongolia with his family.

128 pages· 7,002 words· Est. 59 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,010 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time

A family travels through time in a flying car, facing wild adventures and unexpected stowaways.

240 pages· 41,471 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 469 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006

The Search for Sunken Treasure

A treasure hunt on the Ratlápagos Islands turns into a race against rivals.

128 pages· 8,825 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,651 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1953

Henry and Ribsy

By Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Henry Huggins series

Henry Huggins goes on a fishing trip with his father and catches a 29-pound salmon with his bare hands.

205 pages· 23,191 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 14,603 ratings
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Family Adventures Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about family adventures for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Mrs. Noodlekugel and Four Blind Mice

Ages 5–9 · 2013

Mice, a tea mess, and a mysterious alley cat lead to unexpected adventures.

The Berenstain Bears Blast Off!

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A forbidden button tempts the Berenstain Bears at the space center. What happens next?

North Carolina

Ages 8–13 · 2021

Explore North Carolina's evolution from tobacco farms to tech hubs.

A Night in the Dinosaur Graveyard

1994

A fossil hunt awakens a ghostly past.

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Blue Bay Mystery (Graphic Novel)

Ages 7–10 · 2009

A deserted island holds secrets. What will the children uncover?

When We Go Camping

Ages 6–9 · 2001

A family adventure unfolds from dawn to dusk, revealing nature's secrets and campfire tales.

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Family Adventures Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about family adventures for developing and independent readers.

The Lizard of Oz

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A mysterious egg hatches, unleashing strange changes. Can Kate's family survive?

Mountain Top Mystery

Ages 7–10 · 1964

A family's mountain climbing trip turns into a mystery when a rockslide reveals a hidden cave.

Stanley in Space

Ages 7–9 · 1990

A family travels to a distant planet to meet an alien race.

The Littles Have a Wedding

Ages 9–12 · 1971

Tiny people race to prepare for a wedding by tomorrow.

Gift of Gab

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A girl gains the power to talk to animals but loses her voice with humans. Can she find balance?

Astrid & Apollo and the Fishing Flop

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Twins' fishing trip turns stormy; can they find fun amidst failure?

Astrid & Apollo and the Starry Campout
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Astrid & Apollo and the Starry Campout

Ages 6–8 · 2020

A camping trip tests Astrid's fear of the dark. Can she overcome it when it matters most?

The Berenstain Bears and the Great Ant Attack

Ages 8–12 · 2000

An ant experiment goes awry, threatening Bear Country's survival. Can they stop the swarm?

Mystery of the Spotted Leopard

Ages 7–11 · 2022

Can the Aldens help save the endangered snow leopards?

Wrapped Up vol. 2

Ages 9–12 · 2018

A mummy boy faces chaos: missing snacks, a martial tournament, and Wizard Prison. Can he save the day?

Grand Canyon Rescue

2022

A mysterious box leads kids on a riddle-filled hunt with a cryptic plea for help.

The Big Shrink!

Ages 8–10

A family shrinks at a theme park, facing a villain's world domination plot. Can they reverse the curse in time?

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