Top 10 Adventure Books

Many people associate adventure literature with carefree childhood, bold dreams and readiness for brave deeds. This genre is one of the most popular among adults, regardless of the format of the book, its printing features. Captivating plots, a dynamically developing narrative make you empathize with the characters, rejoice at the victory of good over evil.

For those who collect a library of adventure literature, publishers produce beautifully designed editions in hardcover or gift version. If you want to pass the time on the road, then you should buy paperback novels for easy storage in luggage. Our rating contains the best, according to consumer demand, works for children and adults that deserve the close attention of readers.

Best Domestic Adventure Books

5 Sherlock Holmes. New investigations of the great detective

The continuation of the investigations of the famous English detective is presented in new stories that send us into an unpredictable world of intrigue, danger and intricacies. Traditionally conducted on behalf of Dr. Watson, the narrative allows you to admire the unknown facets of the talent of the best player and arbiter of human destinies, Sherlock Holmes.

The reader of any age is given a unique opportunity to compare the sharpness of the pen of authors of different eras, to empathize with the characters, to expand their knowledge of adventure topics. This is the perfect gift option for kids who admire the great detective's methods. The hardcover book is well designed, thick pages are pleasant to the touch. Worthy edition received many positive reviews.

4 Balm of Avicenna

The events described in the work refer us to the end of the 19th century. The historical genre allows you to feel the theme deeper thanks to the unique descriptions of the era, the life of that time, traditions and relationships between people. A Russian officer finds himself in a whirlpool of serious passions, accepting a challenge and participating in stunning adventures. A fantastic balm that grants immortality is a litmus test that tests people for decency, honesty, humanity.

Anyone who wants to know the ancient recipe passes this test in different ways, and adventures add spice to the story.This book has an educational value for children, allows adults to pass the free time for several evenings.

3 Russian from the Titanic

The historical romance takes us back to the once sensational story of the infamous Titanic. The author uses the decks and cabins of the ship to spin the plot, which some would call fantasy, and some would say that anything could happen in those days. This is more of an adult read than a children's read. After all, there is no happy ending, which is characteristic of most good adventure works.

The structure of the narrative is designed for the tsunami effect. Against the backdrop of beautiful interiors and the social life that the passengers of the ship lead, far from safe events are taking place on the rise. Whether they are random or not, the Russian detective will have to find out, who, by the will of fate, turned out to be one of the travelers. The book contains many colorful descriptions of the situation, the ship, which create the perfect backdrop for truly detective adventures.

2 Bering Island

The publication includes two stories at once - "Bering's Island" and "The Golden Pheasant", which introduce readers to the great Russian sea and land travelers Bering and Przhevalsky. It is as if you become members of the famous expeditions that explored the Far East, discovering new lands and expanding the borders of Russia, making many interesting discoveries along the way.

This children's, in fact, literature is fascinating for adults as well. Everyone will find something new for themselves.After all, adventure stories full of mystery are created on the basis of authentic diary entries of participants in those events. Do you want to expand your horizons? A well-prepared edition will take its rightful place on the bookshelf thanks to the colorful lacquered hardcover.

1 Midshipmen, forward! Three from the navigation school

The novel received tremendous popularity from the very moment of its first publication in the second half of the 80s. Moreover, not only children and youth were read to them. The film adaptation brought the funny and dangerous adventures of the cadets of the navigation school to a new level. Reprints of the book have not diminished to a plot full of secrets and intrigues of interest.

You have a great opportunity to compare the original with a screenplay, in which the story and the detective beginning leave no room for fantasy. The edition of 544 pages for easy and quick reading is printed on excellent offset paper, the font is not small, the pages are decorated with patterns, for the titles of the parts there are stylized drawings for the described era. The cover deserves special attention, it received gold stamping and spectacular partial varnishing.

Best Foreign Adventure Books

5 diamond thieves

The jungles and deserts of Africa, beckoning with pristine beauty and fraught with many dangers, are the most original scene for adventurers and treasure hunters at the same time. Heroes are waiting for the obstacles created by the natural landscape and enemies, which they are forced to overcome in order to find priceless treasures.

Searches in the best way reveal which of the heroes is worth what, what he is ready for for the sake of friends and beloved. This excellent educational work of the adventure genre received a lot of positive reviews. The book is spectacularly designed with dynamic illustrations by professional artist Sergei Yarovoy, who has worked on more than 60 books.

4 Hearts of three

This edition, designed primarily for children, has everything to keep readers' attention to the last lines. An avid traveler, the author very colorfully describes the situation in which the main characters of the story are. Everything is presented so plausibly that it is difficult not to believe in the realism of the ongoing adventures.

From the point of view of the plot, all the main attributes of the adventure bestseller are presented here: the main characters with a pedigree of pirate origin, the story of an ancient treasure, the dizzying events that accompany progress towards the goal, and the love that allows you to overcome any obstacles. 384 pages filled with a readable font, a fascinating novel will flash before your eyes unnoticed.

3 The Spy, or the Tale of No Man's Land

The war in America for independence, which today would be called separatist, is shown in the life of small people. Some of them are trying to lead a normal life, despite the ongoing hostilities nearby. And for some, the appearance of an inconspicuous merchant or shopkeeper is just a convenient cover for observing the enemy.

A multi-layered plot due to a clearly built composition is perceived without difficulty. This children's novel will allow you to have a good free time and get an idea of ​​\u200b\u200bwhat happened in the New World not so long ago in the historical dimension. A popular writer on the pages of the book finds a place for well-aimed humor, love conflicts, noble deeds of heroes.

2 Journey to the center of the earth

A completely original phenomenon, characteristic of the era of Jules Verne. Scientific interest in the structure of the Earth is dressed in an easy-to-perceive form of mysterious adventures in which brave heroes struggle with the elements of nature, with themselves, their fears and stereotypes. Entertaining fantasy for schoolchildren arouses interest in unknown, unknown things that scientists have yet to explore and discover. Even if venerable professors sometimes look outwardly ridiculous and cause laughter due to their inability to live in ordinary life.

Are you ready to go on an exciting expedition in a motley company, where everyone has their own incentive? Then it's time to hit the road and enjoy the well-aimed language, juicy images and unexpected ending.

1 Count of Monte Cristo

The set of 2 books includes bright parts of the novel about human meanness, disinterestedness, sense of honor and undisguised cynicism. The whole range of spiritual strings of the characters, their rich dialogues and accurate descriptions keep the reader in suspense throughout all the pages. Despite the large volume of the work, which has become a cult in its genre, it is read in one breath.

Moreover, this children's edition finds a wide response among adult readers. The adventures of the protagonist and his friends and enemies are accompanied by high-quality black and white drawings. Many will also be pleased with the ending, traditional for adventure literature, in which good punishes evil, and revenge sometimes gives way to the generosity of a generous inner nature.

Popular vote - what is the best adventure book?
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Sorotokina N. Midshipmen, forward! Three from the navigation school

Pogodina O. Bering Island

Leshchenko V. Russian from the Titanic

Vedeneev V. Balm of Avicenna

Bortsov Yu., Shtompel O. Sherlock Holmes. New investigations of the great detective

Alexandre Dumas Count of Monte Cristo

Jules Verne Journey to the Center of the Earth

James Cooper The Spy, or The Tale of No Man's Land

Jack London Hearts of Three

Louis Boussinard The Diamond Thieves

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