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Gary Paulsen World of Adventure

3 books · Ages 8–12 · Chapter Books

Gary Paulsen World of Adventure is a 3-book series for ages 8–12 by Gary Paulsen. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Curse of the Ruins and The Rock Jockeys are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Curse of the Ruins

Curse of the Ruins1994

The Rock Jockeys

The Rock Jockeys1995

Flight of the Hawk

Flight of the Hawk1995

What This Series Covers

Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Adventure Nature & Outdoors Survival & Wilderness Teamwork & Collaboration

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What to Read Next

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Cover of Hunting the Hunter

Hunting the Hunter

For the child who thrives on high stakes and feels a deep sense of responsibility for their family, this pulse-pounding

Cover of Daily Life in a Covered Wagon

Daily Life in a Covered Wagon

For the child curious about history and how people survived without modern technology. This guide uses real artifacts to

Cover of The Falls

For the teen who feels stuck in their small town and is searching for a sense of purpose and connection to their family'

Cover of Death Mountain

Sherry Shahan

For the teenager grappling with a mother's abandonment or the heavy weight of family secrets, this gripping tale explore

Ages 11–15

Cover of The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery at Missile Town

The Happy Hollisters #19

The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery at Missile Town

For the child who loves working as a team with their siblings, this classic adventure celebrates collective problem solv

Cover of Trouble River

For the child who needs to see that bravery isn't the absence of fear, but the choice to keep moving forward when things

Cover of The Growling Grizzly

The Danger Joe Show #3

The Growling Grizzly

Jon Buller, Susan Schade

For the child who loves the thrill of a mystery and the wonders of the wild, this story follows a brave boy using his kn

Cover of Wartime Princess

Wartime Princess

Valerie Wilding

For the child curious about real-life heroes, this diary-style story explores how a young princess found her voice and p