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Books by Victor Appleton II | Wonderlit

Books by Victor Appleton II

25 books · Ages 8–14

Known for the Tom Swift Jr. Adventures and Tom Swift Jr. series, Victor Appleton II writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–14, exploring themes of vehicles & machines, science fiction, building & engineering.

Series

Tom Swift and His Flying Lab

Tom Swift and His Jetmarine

Tom Swift and His Rocket Ship

Tom Swift Jr. Adventures

24 books · Ages 8–14

Tom Swift and the Asteroid Pirates

Tom Swift Jr.

1 book · Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Tom Swift and His Flying Lab

Tom Swift and His Jetmarine

Tom Swift and His Rocket Ship

Tom Swift and His Flying Lab

Tom Swift and His Jetmarine

Tom Swift and His Rocket Ship

Common Themes

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

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Steel Town