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Books in the Adventure genre:

Asterix Versus Caesar (1986)

Based on an animated film, this includes elements of Asterix the Gladiator and Asterix the Legionary. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

The Carl Barks Library Set II (1986)

This three-volume set includes Barks stories from Donald Duck Four Color Comics numbers two hundred thirty-eight through four hundred twenty-two and Donald Duck issues number twenty-six through one hundred thirty-eight.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

The Complete E. C. Segar Popeye Volume 4 Sundays 1936-1938 (1986)

This volume reprints the final Segar-written Thimble Theater Sunday strips from 1936 to 1938. Popeye the Sailor appeared for the first time in the daily strip on January 17, 1929.... View More

Author(s): E. C. Segar
Illustrator(s): E. C. Segar

The Dark Is Rising (1986)

On Midwinter Day, his eleventh birthday, Will Stanton learns he is last of the Old Ones - tasked with combating the forces of evil. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Susan Cooper
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

Donald Duck in A Christmas for Shacktown (1986)

This volume includes Barks stories from Donald Duck Four Color Comics numbers three hundred eight through four hundred twenty-two.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Donald Duck in The Pixilated Parrot (1986)

This volume includes Barks stories from Donald Duck Four Color Comics numbers two hundred thirty-eight through three hundred.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Donald Duck in Trick or Treat (1986)

This volume includes Barks stories from Donald Duck issues twenty-six through one hundred thirty-eight.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Greenwitch (1986)

Jane and her brothers help the Old Ones recover the Grail stolen by the Dark.

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Author(s): Susan Cooper
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

The Grey King (1986)

Will Stanton goes to Wales to find the golden harp and awaken the ancient Sleepers. The cover image shown above is from the 1975 edition. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Susan Cooper
Illustrator(s): David Wiesner

Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse (1986)

This is the story of how Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse first met and how they ended up living in a drainpipe in Times Square. Richard Egielski added the color to the dust jacket illustration. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): George Selden
Illustrator(s): Richard Egielski
Garth Williams

Henry’s Quest (1986)

Henry sets out on a quest to find ‘gasoline.’ The king has promised his daughter’s hand in marriage to whomever brings it back. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Graham Oakley
Illustrator(s): Graham Oakley

Pecos Bill (1986)

Pecos Bill is the epic hero of the settling of the southwest.

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Author(s): Steven Kellogg
Illustrator(s): Steven Kellogg

The Princess and the Goblin (1986)

The Princess Irene has been sent to her King-Papa’s hunting lodge to live. One evening when her nurse keeps her out too late, they are rescued from the goblins by Curdie, a miner’s son.

Author(s): George MacDonald
Illustrator(s): Jessie Willcox Smith

The Searcher of Longvale (1986)

When the Sea Lords threaten to reclaim the Land World, Bundgard must set out on a long and dangerous quest.

Author(s): David Bradshaw
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

Sir Cedric Rides Again (1986)

Sir Cedric takes his family on pilgrimage to Jerusalem and misplaces his daughter Edwina the Fair.

Author(s): Roy Gerrard
Illustrator(s): Roy Gerrard

The Story of Daniel (1986)

The story of the prophet Daniel who survived a night in the lions’ den - his accusers did not fare so well.

Author(s): George MacBeth
Illustrator(s): Pauline Baynes

The Complete E. C. Segar Popeye Volume 5 Dailies 1928-1929 (1987)

This volume reprints the Thimble Theater daily strips from 1928 and 1929. Popeye the Sailor appeared for the first time on January 17, 1929.

Author(s): E. C. Segar
Illustrator(s): E. C. Segar

The Complete E. C. Segar Popeye Volume 6 Dailies 1930-1931 (1987)

This volume reprints the Thimble Theater daily strips from 1930 and 1931 as Popeye continues to dominate the storyline.

Author(s): E. C. Segar
Illustrator(s): E. C. Segar

The Complete E. C. Segar Popeye Volume 7 Dailies 1931-1932 (1987)

This volume reprints the Thimble Theater daily strips from 1930 and 1931 as Popeye continues to dominate the storyline.

Author(s): E. C. Segar
Illustrator(s): E. C. Segar

Hatchet (1987)

Thirteen year old Brian is the only survivor of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness.

Author(s): Gary Paulsen
Illustrator(s): Neil Waldman

Newbery Honor Book
Newbery Honor Book - 1988

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