The Adventures of...
Archibald & Jockabeb
A nine-book adventure series spanning the globe where two young brothers face the forces of good and evil in the most extraordinary places on Earth.
About the Series
A Classic Struggle Between Good and Evil
The Adventures of Archibald and Jockabeb chronicle two young brothers as they grow up experiencing one fantastic adventure after another — oftentimes dangerous and always exciting. The Archibald and Jockabeb series also showcases the classic struggle between the forces of good and evil.
When the boys' first great adventure begins to unfold, they are twelve and eleven years old. Over the ensuing years, they learn much from their incredible encounters with a host of truly memorable characters — some good, some very bad; some human, some anything but; some from this world, and some otherworldly beyond belief.
Hall of Fame Top 100 Review
“Absolutely splendid writing on every level and Archibald and Jockabeb just may find their way onto the theater screens. Highly Recommended!”
Readers Love the Series
Praised Across 9 Books
111+
Amazon Ratings
4.6
Avg. Star Rating
120+
Written Reviews
20
Goodreads Ratings
BookLife (Publishers Weekly)
“In this creatively structured, wildly inventive inaugural entry in the Archibald and Jockabeb YA series, Collins introduces two boys with restless spirits who explore a serpentine…”
Dana Lentz, 4th Grade Reading Teacher
“My class read In the Forest and LOVED it! They would light up when it was time to read. I had parents thanking me because their 'reluctant reader' was now wanting the whole…”
Kate
“It's a fitting last book in the series with plenty of surprises and, as usual, memorable characters, interesting facts, and an exciting, clever plot. My kids didn't expect what…”
The Series
Nine Epic Adventures
From a midnight forest to the frozen Arctic and the Australian Outback, each book takes Archibald and Jockabeb to a new corner of the world.
Start the Adventure
It All Begins in the Forest
When Archibald and Jockabeb sneak out at midnight to explore a secret cave, they stumble into an underground world of ancient magic, dragon transformations, and flying wolf-crows. The adventure that follows will change their lives forever.
Now available as an audiobook on 30+ platforms.
Who It's For
Perfect For
Whether it's bedtime, the classroom, or a rainy afternoon, these adventures captivate young readers everywhere.
Audiobook Listeners
Professionally narrated, perfect for road trips, bedtime, or anytime
Ages 7 – 15
Perfect reading level for middle-grade and early YA readers
Reluctant Readers
Fast-paced action that hooks kids who say they don't like reading
Fans of Adventure & Fantasy
Loved by readers of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Hardy Boys
Family Read-Aloud
Great for bedtime stories, parents love them just as much as kids
Classroom & Libraries
Teachers use the series for engaging, curriculum-friendly reading
Meet the Author
Art Collins
When Art Collins retired as a highly successful chairman and CEO of a Fortune 500 company, he didn't write the book on leadership that many had expected. Instead, he decided that penning adventure stories that could be enjoyed by young and old would be far more interesting, not to mention much more fun.
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