Top-rated books by Christine Arnothy
I Am Fifteen - and I Don't Want to Die
Age: 12-13
Books like Christine Arnothy’s
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
135 pages
Why to read
Timeless story in vivid comic art.
Explores judging beyond appearances.
Balances swashbuckling action and emotion.
Boosts vocabulary through poetic lines.
Cyrano de Bergerac (Classics Illustrated)
Edmond Rostand, 2023
Award winning
The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
Naida Redgrave, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Inspires with real-life heroine Mary Seacole's adventures.
Highlights courage, resilience, and compassion.
Educational content on historical contexts and diversity.
Engages young readers with vivid storytelling.
The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
Naida Redgrave, 2019
The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid World War II Army
Penny Parker Klostermann, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires problem-solving through real science.
Engaging wartime history made kid-friendly.
Turns spider fear into fascination.
Perfect for quick yet meaningful read-alouds.
The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid World War II Army
Penny Parker Klostermann, 2025
Award winning
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and exploration in young minds.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Supports literacy development in early learners.
Enhances parent-child bonding over shared reading.
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, 2022
Resist!: Peaceful Acts That Changed Our World
Diane Stanley, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
True tales of bravery and change.
Illustrations enliven every historic scene.
Promotes empathy and civic awareness.
Great springboard for thoughtful talks.
Resist!: Peaceful Acts That Changed Our World
Diane Stanley, 2025
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Togo
Robert J. Blake, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Exciting real-life adventure.
Inspires courage and grit.
Stunning, detailed artwork.
Perfect for family discussion.
Togo
Robert J. Blake, 2025
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
