Books by Victor Appleton II

5 books · Ages 8–14

Known for the Tom Swift Jr. and Tom Swift Jr. Adventures series, Victor Appleton II writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–14, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, resilience & perseverance, teamwork & collaboration.

Series

Tom Swift and His Outpost in Space
Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung
Tom Swift and His Aquatomic Tracker
Tom Swift Jr.
3 books · Ages 9–14
Tom Swift and the Visitor from Planet X
Tom Swift and His Repelatron Skyway
Tom Swift Jr. Adventures
2 books · Ages 8–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11
5 books
Tom Swift and His Outpost in SpaceTom Swift and the Electronic HydrolungTom Swift and the Visitor from Planet X
Ages 12–18
5 books
Tom Swift and His Outpost in SpaceTom Swift and the Electronic HydrolungTom Swift and the Visitor from Planet X

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceTeamwork & CollaborationScience FictionAdventureCoding & TechnologySelf-Confidence & IdentityVehicles & Machines

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