Top-rated books by S.E. Hinton
Books like S.E. Hinton’s
Award winning
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
272 pages
Why to read
Showcases resilience through engaging, relatable storytelling.
Highlights importance of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages understanding and managing personal fears.
Supports emotional and social development.
Stuntboy, In The Meantime
Jason Reynolds, 2021
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative fosters excitement and engagement.
Sunny the Shark teaches resilience and bravery.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.
Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark
Remy Lai, 2022
Award winning
Champ and Major: First Dogs
Joy Mccullough, 2021
24 pages
Why to read
Celebrates loyalty and friendship in a relatable setting.
Inspires interest in public figures through personal stories.
Enhances understanding of civic responsibility and leadership.
Offers engaging dialogue and vivid illustrations.
Champ and Major: First Dogs
Joy Mccullough, 2021
Award winning
Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through language and family ties.
Enhances multilingual development in early childhood learning.
Engaging narrative fosters emotional and social growth.
Encourages family bonding over shared heritage stories.
Spanish is the Language of My Family
Michael Genhart, 2023
The Wild Robot on the Island
Peter Brown, 2025
48 pages
Why to read
Fast, illustrated chapters hook reluctant readers.
Teaches empathy across differences.
Blends nature facts with gentle sci-fi.
Encourages discussion of responsibility.
The Wild Robot on the Island
Peter Brown, 2025
Award winning
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-expression and identity exploration.
Fosters conversations on diversity and acceptance.
Encourages understanding of unique personal backgrounds.
Illustrations that captivate and engage young readers.
I Color Myself Different
Colin Kaepernick, 2022
The Corgi and the Queen
Caroline L. Perry, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates friendship and loyalty.
Introduces British culture and historical elements.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Encourages curiosity and exploration.
The Corgi and the Queen
Caroline L. Perry, 2022
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.
