The Explorer
Katherine Rundell
Ages 9–12
The Explorer
Katherine Rundell
For readers interested in adventure, courage, friendship and perseverance, compare The Explorer by Katherine Rundell. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
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Novel · ages 9–13
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, a novel by A. F. Steadman. It connects with adventure, courage and friendship.
FormatNovel
First published2022
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