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Books by Victor Appleton | Wonderlit

Books by Victor Appleton

28 books · Ages 8–16

Known for the Tom Swift and The Motion Picture Chums series, Victor Appleton writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–16, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, adventure, vehicles & machines.

Series

Tom Swift and His Motor Cycle

Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat

The Negative Zone

27 books · Ages 8–16

The Motion Picture Chums' Outdoor Exhibition

The Motion Picture Chums

1 book · Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

Tom Swift and His Motor Cycle

Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat

Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

Tom Swift and His Motor Cycle

Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance Adventure Vehicles & Machines Building & Engineering Discovering a Talent Creativity & Imagination History Curiosity & Wonder

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Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion