Adventure books are everywhere and part of every age. We all like to imagine ourselves as characters in adventures. When we read about them, we can see ourselves living them through the eyes of the authors; each has his own writing style and perspective on an adventure. We’ve included a wide range of adventure books here: from Mark Twain’s “Life on the Mississippi” to Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”.
20 Best Adventure Books of All Time
#1 Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne
One man sets out to circle the globe in eighty days or less. This book captures your imagination as Phileas Fogg and Passepartout take you along for one hell of a ride! You’ll meet people, taste new food, see exotic places and experience the feeling of speed. It’s an inspiring book that will make you want to immediately buy a ticket for the next available flight out!
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#2 The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins is only looking forward to a quiet life when he finds himself swept up in an epic quest. Together with Gandalf the wizard, twelve dwarves, and a hobbit named Peregrin Took (Pippin) he journeys to the Lonely Mountain where they must face Smaug the dragon. This is an adventure that you won’t ever forget!
#3 Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Do young girls dream of falling down rabbit holes and meeting with talking animals? Of course, they do! This classic story by Lewis Carroll takes you inside the dream of Alice. It’s a fun ride as she explores this strange world that is filled with characters like the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts.
#4 Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
This classic book is filled with adventure, romance, and humor. The story of an old man who loses his mind and mistakes windmills for giants is one that you will never forget. He dons a rusty suit of armor and sets off on countless adventures – all in the name of becoming a knight errant.
#5 Around The World In Eighty Trains by Mark Twain
This is a true story of one man’s travel around the world. He took eighty trips on 80 different trains to accomplish this task – all in less than three years’ time! It’s an adventurous book that will make you want to jump on the next train out of town!
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#6 The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
There’s nothing like the classic adventure story of three young men (the musketeers) ready to fight for honor, love, and country. Follow them on their adventures as they confront enemies like Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter!
#7 The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be marooned on a deserted island? This is the story that will make you feel like you’re actually there. You’ll travel with castaway characters like Captain Nemo, his servant, the giant Conseil, and even their canine companion – ‘Top!’. It’s one of Jules Verne’s best works.
#8 Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
This book will take you to the land of pirates and shipwrecks. It’s a classic story about a boy named Jim Hawkins who finds maps and treasure maps. He, along with his compatriots – an old sailor by the name of Long John Silver, Doctor Livesey, and Squire Trelawney set out in search for buried treasure.
#9 The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
This book takes place during the American Civil War and tells the story of Henry Fleming. You’ll follow Henry through his first battle experience while he questions whether or not he’s really a coward after all. It’s an inspiring book that lays out what many men must feel when they are placed in the chaos of war.
#10 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne
This is the story of Captain Nemo and his crew as they travel deep underwater in their submarine Nautilus. You’ll follow them on an adventure filled with danger, excitement, mystery, and surprises! It’s a fun read that will leave you wishing that there were more books by Jules Verne available.
#11 Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
A small party of explorers travels deep into the earth in an attempt to reach the core. This book is filled with fascinating characters like Otto Lidenbrock, Hans Bjelm, and Gustav Hugi. You’ll follow them through dangers, excitement, and beauty as they journey on an adventure that takes them far below sea level!
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#12 The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
This is an exciting and interesting story that takes place in France. You’ll follow the characters of Edmond Dantes and Fernand Mondego as they encounter love, revenge, imprisonment, and betrayal. It’s a book you won’t be able to put down!
#13 The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
This book is filled with adventure and excitement. It’s the story of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. You’ll follow him as he goes on adventures with his friends like Baloo the bear and Bagheera the black panther.
#14 Around The World In 80 Days by Jules Verne
This classic book is about a man named Phileas Fogg who wagers that he can travel around the world in eighty days. If he wins, French people will give him his huge fortune – if not he’ll lose it all! This book is full of excitement and suspense as you follow the expedition of Phileas with his servant Passepartout.(to be continued)
#15 The Odyssey by Homer
This classic adventure story is about a man named Odysseus and his journey home after the Trojan War. He’ll face many obstacles and adventures as he tries to get back to his wife and son in Ithaca. This is a truly great book filled with wondrous moments!
#16 Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan is strong, brave, and adventurous. This book will make you feel like you are living with him in the jungle as he encounters wild animals, dangerous situations, and beautiful women!
#17 The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
This story takes place during the seventeen hundreds in Puritan colonies of America during a time when it was believed that God’s existence was obvious. The characters in this book are full of personality and you’ll feel like you know them when you put the book down!
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#18 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
This classic American novel is about a boy named Tom Sawyer who always seems to find himself getting into trouble. In the story, he starts a group called the “Huckleberry Finn”. The group gets into multiple adventures that are out of this world!
#19 The Call of the Wild by Jack London
This book is about a dog named Buck who is taken from his nice home in California to Alaska during the gold rush. He must learn to live with sled dogs and deal with all kinds of adventures. This book will teach you to never give up and always stay strong!
#20 The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
This book is about a boy named Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the jungle. He has many adventures filled with excitement, danger, and fun! It’s an engaging read that will capture your imagination until the very end.
Final Thoughts
Those are the twenty classic books you should read! If you like adventurous, exciting, and fun reads then these should be your first choices. Some of these books were published years ago but their stories still live on today through movies, television shows, and fun activities for kids. These adventures will keep you occupied for hours so grab a book and start reading! If you want to check out some of your options for where to buy books, we’ve written a huge post on the subject.
