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Top-rated books by Sheldon
The Truth About My Success
Age: 12-17
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The Amazing Edie Eckhart: The Amazing Edie Eckhart: (Book 1) World Book Day 2024 author
Rosie Jones, 2025
240 pages
Why to read
Funny, authentic middle-school story.
Celebrates disability and diversity.
Builds empathy and resilience.
Fast-paced, illustrated chapters.
The Amazing Edie Eckhart: The Amazing Edie Eckhart: (Book 1) World Book Day 2024 author
Rosie Jones, 2025
Award winning
Surprisingly Sarah: Emmie & Friends
Terri Libenson, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Captivating journey of friendship and self-discovery.
Highlights themes of courage and personal growth.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Stimulates lively discussions between parents and children.
Surprisingly Sarah: Emmie & Friends
Terri Libenson, 2023
Award winning
Other Words for Home
Jasmine Warga, 2019
368 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of identity and belonging.
Encourages empathy and cultural understanding.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.
Other Words for Home
Jasmine Warga, 2019
Award winning
Take Me Home Tonight
Morgan Matson, 2021
416 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enriches family bonding through shared reading.
Characters inspire resilience and confidence in young readers.
Encourages creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.
Reinforces importance of friendship and cooperation.
Take Me Home Tonight
Morgan Matson, 2021
Award winning
The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain
Eugene Yelchin, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Explores resilience and creativity under challenging circumstances.
Insightful glimpse into historical and cultural contexts.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse situations.
Stimulates discussions on freedom and personal growth.
The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain
Eugene Yelchin, 2021
Award winning
Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown
Jarrett J. Krosoczka, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story with engaging summer camp setting.
Highlights teamwork, bravery, and friendship values.
Supports development of problem-solving skills in children.
Perfect for shared parent-child reading sessions.
Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown
Jarrett J. Krosoczka, 2023
Dork Diaries Tales from a NotSoPosh Paris Adventure
Rachel Renée Russell, 2023
336 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous journey with protagonist Nikki Maxwell.
Cultivates empathy through diverse character relationships.
Boosts cultural awareness with Parisian backdrop.
Encourages self-expression and resilience in youth.
Dork Diaries Tales from a NotSoPosh Paris Adventure
Rachel Renée Russell, 2023
Award winning
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!: The amazing new sequel to GANGSTA GRANNY, 2021’s latest children’s book by million-copy bestselling author David Walliams
David Walliams, 2021
368 pages
Why to read
Engaging sequel enriches creative thinking.
Characters model resilience and resourcefulness.
Fosters empathy through humor and adventure.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
