Books like Running Hot by David Hill

Mark Twain’s classic novel follows the first-person narration of Huckleberry "Huck" Finn as he journeyes down the Mississippi River in 19th‑century America, exploring adventure, friendship and the era’s social issues.

A brave young man sets out to stop a pirate and save a lost treasure, facing his greatest challenge yet.

A daring group of young warriors race across stormy seas and a bitter winter to recover a stolen sacred relic, battling pirates and facing ruin to prove their honor.

An oak tree named Red, the community's wishtree, watches over its neighborhood with the help of a crow friend and other animals, guarding wishes and friendships as a new family moves in.

Two roller‑skating best friends, one tiny, one tall, stumble through comic adventures that include bright socks, an impromptu trip to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion.

Sixth‑grader Minty discovers a hollow tree that holds the secrets of every neighbor. When new friend Raymond joins her, the two secretly observe the lives around them, turning everyday clues into a mystery of friendship and hidden truths.

Can you keep a secret? ... I'm in love with my best friend. There are three things you should know about me. I hate running. No, really. I only run when someone's chasing me, and thankfully that's never happened. My ideal Friday night includes pizza, The Princess Bride, and dancing with abandon. And, I'm madly in love with my best friend. That right there, that's my secret. Trevor, and I grew up next door to one another. Yes. He's the boy next door. Even now, we rent opposite sides of a duplex, and we work across the aisle from one another at the Corn Corners Tribune. Basically, there isn't a part of my life Trevor hasn't touched. I take that back. Me. He hasn't touched me. He's made it clear we're in the friend zone and whatever feelings he had for me were a passing thing for him, while mine keep growing like a Chia pet on a humid summer day in the midwest. Unruly, and apparently pointless. So, now I'm resigned to get Trevor out of my system once and for all. If only Trevor would see me as more than a friend ... But, unless he shows me otherwise, I'm going to have to do what it takes to move on. Caution: Sweet!

In The Lost Stone, eight‑year‑old Prince Lucas and his friend Clara search the Kingdom of Wrenly for Queen Tasha’s missing emerald, visiting islands of fairies, trolls, dragons, wizards and the Mermaid’s Cove in a quest for a precious stone.

A lively adventure for young readers that explores friendship, maps, magic, pirates, and humor as they journey together through hidden seas, uncovering unexpected discoveries in a world of wonder.

A group of children in northern California unite to protect a grove of redwoods from an expansionist investment company.

A young boy joins a science camp where he learns the secret art of actuation—changing reality through imagination—only to discover that powerful forces will kill to keep the secret.

Teenager Gaia Moore, who lacks the fear gene, has just three hours to rescue her kidnapped boyfriend Sam from brutal captors.

At a Mexican‑American elementary school, two fifth‑grade class clowns, Rudy Herrera and Alex Garcia, challenge Miata and her friend Ana in a spirited school election, sparking rivalry, friendship, and quirky classroom antics.