Top-rated books by Jim Murphy
Books like Jim Murphy’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
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Kathryn Gibbs Davis, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates dreaming big and refusing to quit.
Introduces real engineering in kid-friendly language.
Colorful art holds attention and sparks questions.
Historical backdrop enriches classroom learning.
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Kathryn Gibbs Davis, 2025
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
Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Karikó and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
Debbie Dadey, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of determination and scientific achievement.
Highlights importance of perseverance in facing challenges.
Encourages interest in science and medical innovation.
Educational content aligned with child development stages.
Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Karikó and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
Debbie Dadey, 2023
Marie and Pierre Curie
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt, MARGIE SASTRY, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of Marie and Pierre Curie's discoveries.
Highlights perseverance and teamwork in scientific exploration.
Encourages curiosity and lifelong learning in young readers.
Combines engaging storytelling with historical facts.
Marie and Pierre Curie
Amar Chitra Katha Pvt, MARGIE SASTRY, 2020
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
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
Award winning
The Little Spacecraft That Could
Joyce Lapin, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about space and science.
Encourages resilience through engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of teamwork and perseverance.
Interactive learning journey for young readers.
