Adventure Fiction is a genre of fiction in which an adventure or an exciting undertaking involving risk and danger forms the main storyline of the work.
"An adventure is an event or series of events that happens outside the course of the protagonist's ordinary life, usually accompanied by danger, often by physical action. Adventure stories almost always move quickly, and the pace of the plot is at least as important as characterization, setting and other elements of a creative work." - The Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction
Classic Adventure Fictions are a specific sub-genre of Adventure Fiction that are considered as Classics.
Classic Adventure Fictions are great for Young Adult readers, as reading them is the best way of entering into the world of literature. Adventure stories stimulate the imagination and encourage creativity among young adults. They are generally curious, adventurous and have a thirst for knowledge. Adventure Fictions can be based on political or historical figures, places, stories and timeframes which also increases the general knowledge of the reader. These characteristics make Adventure Fictions both beneficial and suitable for the young mind.
