Explore Platform 13: Discover similar reads
Award winning
Neon's Secret Universe
Sibéal Pounder, 2022
288 pages
Why to read
Vivid, imaginative universe enhances cognitive development.
Characters embody resilience and adventurous spirit.
Encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for engaging parent-child shared reading moments.

Neon's Secret Universe
Sibéal Pounder, 2022
Award winning
Bad Mermaids: On Thin Ice
Sibéal Pounder, 2019
240 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, boosts creativity and imaginative thinking.
Encourages teamwork, friendship, and bravery.
Engaging narrative fosters language and cognitive skills.
Perfect for family reading time, strengthens bonds.

Bad Mermaids: On Thin Ice
Sibéal Pounder, 2019
Award winning
Witch Wars
Sibéal Pounder, 2015
265 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy adventure stimulates imagination.
Encourages creativity through vibrant, unique characters.
Strengthens problem-solving skills with intriguing challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing family bonding.

Witch Wars
Sibéal Pounder, 2015
Award winning
Not Just a Witch
Eva Ibbotson, 2002
123 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure captivates young readers' imaginations.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Encourages problem-solving and moral reasoning.
Combines entertainment with meaningful life lessons.

Not Just a Witch
Eva Ibbotson, 2002
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
224 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through enchanting, magical adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging storyline.
Encourages exploration of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
Award winning
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative teaches kindness and friendship values.
Artistic illustrations enhance visual and emotional engagement.
Simple yet profound dialogues support language development.
Encourages empathy and reflection in young readers.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Charlie Mackesy, 2019
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

