Showing results for "Canyon" in Literature & Fiction

All canyons are deep, steep valleys, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Rivers form some canyons, while the movement of Earth's crust forms others. To get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, you'd have to travel more than a mile!

Calvin and Rob set out to hike the five-mile, well-marked Canyon Trail, only to find themselves trapped in a narrow gorge with a hungry mountain lion and two prison camp escapees on the loose...

Brighty, a shaggy young burro, lives wild and free in the Grand Canyon of Arizona. He roams the steep cliffs with the squirrels and rabbits. But his favorite friend is Old Timer, the prospector who shares hot biscuits and calls him Bright Angel. One day Old Timer doesn't answer Brighty's loud "Eeeee-aw!" Instead, the friendly animal encounters a ruthless claim jumper. Will Brighty be able to bring the killer to justice and make the wilderness safe again?

Jimmy Roberts' favourite sport to watch is Robot Races, where drivers and their high-tech robot vehicles compete. When the races' founder announces a special version of the competition just for children, Jimmy would be the first to sign up - if only he could afford his own robot. However, his grandpa's shed holds a few surprises! Soon Jimmy is off on the adventure of a lifetime.

Jem Coulter’s pa, the sheriff of Goldtown, is away on a trip to deliver a prisoner to Sacramento, and he has left Jem in charge of the ranch - along with Aunt Rose, that is. No sooner is the sheriff gone, then trouble starts. A dead calf, a mysterious stranger, and then, Pa’s horse Copper and his prize rifle are stolen. And Pa’s deputies seem unconcerned.

Hoping to avoid the Alcatraz guards, Zak Nine and Erro decide to climb down into a deep canyon to hide. But soon, the boys see some huge rock formations that move! Zak and Erro are quickly caught by the giant criminals that have been imprisoned in the deep gorge.

Two boys, separated by the canyons of time and two vastly different cultures, face the challenges by which they will become men. Coyote Runs, an Apache boy, takes part in his first raid. But he is to be a man for only a short time. More than a hundred years later, while camping near Dog Canyon...

Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong. One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in...

Adventure starts in the Grand Canyon where Isaiah, Sadie, and Ethan discover a small box engraved with their names. The box contains a hidden message with mysterious clues that lead them on a scavenger hunt. As the kids are solving the carefully crafted riddles on what seems to be a wild goose chase, they stumble across a clue scribbled on a ripped piece of fabric. “Help me,” it reads. The kids are stumped by this clue. What can it possibly mean? Why is it so hard for them to figure out?

A group of friends spend a summer camping in a canyon in Southern California. Fun camp adventures, breath-taking scenery, and a little state history and legends too. - Summary by LikeManyWatersCast List: Narrator: LikeManyWatersDr. Paul Winship: Larry WilsonMrs. Truth Winship: TJ BurnsBell Winship: FoonDicky Winship: Jasmin SalmaPolly Oliver: Jenn BrodaGeoffrey Strong: Josh KibbeyMargery Noble: BhavyaPhilip Noble: Campbell SchelpJack Howard: NavinElsie Howard: Beth ThomasLaura Burton: Nichalia SchwartzHop Yet: Leanne YauMrs. Howard: Elisabeth HollandMrs. Oliver: Elisabeth HollandGrandfather: ...

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #9: April Fools' Fiasco It’s the first of April in Green Lawn! Mr. Paskey, owner of the Book Nook, plays an April Fools’ Day prank on Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. They hatch a plan to get back at him, but then the bookstore is robbed—no joke! Can the kids track...

Leonies Freundin Grace fährt mit ihren Eltern auf eine Gemeindefreizeit in den Canyon und Leonie beschließt, bei den Pferden im Stall zu übernachten. Doch in der Nacht bricht unvermittelt ein Unwetter los und der Damm bricht. Grace und ihre Familie sind in höchster Gefahr! Leonie und Tiffy zögern keine Sekunde und reiten sofort los, um zu helfen. Aber warum konnte der Damm überhaupt brechen? Leonie wird das Gefühl nicht los, das hier etwas nicht stimmt.

In this adventure, young Jessie, a brave cowgirl, finds out that the rare Silver Bloom plant has gone missing from Cactus Canyon. With her trusty horse and desert animal friends, Jessie embarks on a dangerous mission to recover the plant and save her home. Along the way, she learns the importance of courage, teamwork, and protecting nature.

This series of terrifying standalone tales that combine monsters + mysteries is perfect for fans of Goosebumps. “Spine-chilling and creepy!” —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth, on Escape From Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book 1) Twelve-year-old...

Freddy the Teddy and his family visit the grand canyon. As usual, Freddy's curiosity gets the best of him and he wanders off to have his very own educational adventure!

Stretch must go to the mysterious Hyena Canyon to find a secret ingredient.

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon--and a mystery--in the eleventh A to Z Mysteries Super Edition! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting the Grand Canyon when they spot Parker Stone--a famous TV star. They can't wait to get his autograph, but before they can, Parker...