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Samantha Slade Series
This series is best read in order
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Award winning
Big Nate: Move It or Lose It!
Lincoln Peirce, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures keep young readers engaged.
Characters exhibit resilience and resourcefulness.
Enhances problem-solving abilities through plot challenges.
Fun-filled experience boosts literacy and focus.

Big Nate: Move It or Lose It!
Lincoln Peirce, 2023
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Robodog
David Walliams, 2024
320 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of friendship and technology.
Enhances emotional intelligence and empathy.
Encourages curiosity in science and mechanics.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Robodog
David Walliams, 2024
Award winning
Diper Överlöde
Jeff Kinney, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Captivating, humor-filled adventure for young readers.
Encourages resilience through relatable childhood dilemmas.
Enhances vocabulary with playful language use.
Strengthens family bonds via shared laughter.

Diper Överlöde
Jeff Kinney, 2022
Award winning
Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends
Francine Pascal, Nicole, elfinger, Nicole Andelfinger, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Captivating story of friendship and adventure.
Enhances empathy through relatable character dynamics.
Stimulates young readers' emotional and social development.
Ideal for parent-child shared reading moments.

Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends
Francine Pascal, Nicole, elfinger, Nicole Andelfinger, 2022
Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
448 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, relatable school experiences.
Strengthens emotional intelligence and resilience.
Encourages creativity through lively storytelling.
Supports social skill development in young readers.

Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School-Trip
Katie Kirby, 2023
Award winning
The Canyon's Edge
Dusti Bowling, 2020
320 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed narrative enhances critical thinking skills.
Empowers resilience and personal growth in young readers.
Encourages connection with nature and self-discovery.
Addresses coping with loss in an accessible manner.


