Adventure Awaits Your Boys
Books are the perfect gateway to adventure, courage, and imagination. These seven timeless stories capture the essence of boyhood—mischief, bravery, curiosity, and heart. Perfect for solo reading, read-alouds, or even a small book club, these titles will inspire the boys in your life to explore new worlds.
1. The Thrill of Mischief
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
Follow Tom Sawyer as he navigates graveyards, schemes, and childhood escapades. Twain’s classic captures the excitement and mischief that define boyhood adventures.
2. Courage in the Face of Danger
Book: The Green Ember by S.D. Smith
Join courageous rabbits battling for survival and justice. This story is packed with action and bravery, perfect for boys who love heroism and adventure.
3. Independence and Survival
Book: My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Run away to the Catskill Mountains with Sam Gribley as he learns to live off the land. A tale of resourcefulness, independence, and connection with nature.
4. Loyalty and Heart
Book: Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight
Experience the journey of a devoted dog returning to her family. This emotional tale highlights courage, loyalty, and the deep bonds of friendship.
5. Adventure Across Time
Book: The Cat of Bubastes by G.A. Henty
Travel to ancient Egypt and explore history, mystery, and danger. A thrilling historical adventure that sparks curiosity about the past.
6. Quest and Imagination
Book: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Embark on an epic journey through Middle Earth with Bilbo Baggins. Trolls, dragons, and unforgettable characters await in this classic fantasy adventure.
7. Honor and Legendary Deeds
Book: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
(retold by Roger Lancelyn Green)
Step into the legendary world of knights, quests, and noble adventures. Tales of courage, honor, and magic continue to inspire boys today.
Making the Most of These Adventures
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Read-Aloud Fun: Share the stories with reluctant readers—adventure is better together!
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Book Clubs for Boys: Order multiple copies and explore favourite moments and characters as a group.
With these seven books, the boys in your life can embrace the spirit of adventure, courage, and imagination.
by Adrianne Curwen
Adrianne is a wife to a public-school educator/administrator and a homeschooling Mama to seven children. She believes that we have a unique opportunity as homeschoolers to design individualized education that suits giftings, interests, and passions. She and her husband have used a blend of registered homeschooling, enrollment with independent DL schools, and participation in public trade school programs to design individualized programs for their children. She is passionate about using as many read-alouds, picture books, novels, and conversations to educate her children, but also gets excited by the amazing homeschool-designed curriculum that’s out there. Adrianne is thrilled by her new role as Communication Specialist for Classical Education Books and is grateful to have an opportunity to learn something new. She is grateful, every day, for her saviour, Jesus Christ, and has no greater joy than when she sees her most important mission field walk with Him.
