Thriller books for kids
Spies
Chrysalis Children's Books, 2003
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids through mystery and adventure themes.
Boosts understanding of teamwork and strategic thinking.
Supports development of observational and analytical skills.
Encourages curiosity and love for learning.
Spies
Chrysalis Children's Books, 2003
Skin and Bone
Stephen Moore, 1999
228 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative that fuels imagination and creativity.
Characters teach resilience and problem-solving skills.
Supports emotional and empathetic development in children.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.
Skin and Bone
Stephen Moore, 1999
Award winning
The Monsters Inside
Belinda O'Brien, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about facing and overcoming fears.
Illustrations captivate and spark imagination.
Encourages emotional resilience in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Monsters Inside
Belinda O'Brien, 2015
Scary Edwin Page
Alec Sillifant, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Encourages empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving and emotional resilience.
Supports literacy skills in an engaging way.
Scary Edwin Page
Alec Sillifant, 2004
Tommy Parker: Destiny Will Find You! A Tale of Time Travel, Scary Killers and Ghosts.
Anthony Ormond, 2014
336 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure in time travel and mysterious events.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative structure.
Encourages historical curiosity and knowledge.
Addresses bravery in the face of challenges.
Tommy Parker: Destiny Will Find You! A Tale of Time Travel, Scary Killers and Ghosts.
Anthony Ormond, 2014
Award winning
The Wrong Pong
Steven Butler, 2011
160 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and whimsical adventures.
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking.
Features relatable, quirky characters.
Stimulates language skills and vocabulary development.
The Wrong Pong
Steven Butler, 2011
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
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
