Many a young reader who ventures into the library is more than a little eager to embark upon an adventure within the pages of a book. Children’s adventure stories arose in the 19th century, and included such timeless classics as “The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss and “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Adventures have remained of great appeal to children for over 200 years. Experts in children’s literature note that boys and girls plunge eagerly into stories in which they can join a young hero or heroine on an action-packed adventure infused with dastardly adversaries and edge-of-your-seat danger on every page. Such riveting stories keep children engaged and passionate about reading.
When the adventure is set back in time, the story is even more appealing. Children’s imagination is sparked as they fancy themselves traveling back in time to a world long past. History comes alive through vivid descriptions of people, places and lifestyles far removed from our contemporary world.
