Books like A Patchwork of Ghosts (Hippo Ghost)
Skeleton Keys: The Legend of Gap-tooth Jack
Guy Bass, 2020
249 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exhibit teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
Ideal for engaging young minds in fun learning.

Skeleton Keys: The Legend of Gap-tooth Jack
Guy Bass, 2020
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
Don't Eat the Soup!
Louise Forshaw, 2023
124 pages
Why to read
Encourages healthy eating habits through storytelling.
Fosters imagination with colorful illustrations.
Interactive plot engages young readers.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.

Don't Eat the Soup!
Louise Forshaw, 2023
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.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
Bumps in the Night
Frank Rodgers, 1996
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure spurs creativity and bravery.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving with fun, challenging scenarios.
Ideal for joint reading sessions, strengthening bonds.

Bumps in the Night
Frank Rodgers, 1996
Award winning
Fitz and Cleo: The Enchanted School Mystery
Jonathan Stutzman, 2022
72 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Fitz and Cleo: relatable, adventurous siblings.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Perfect blend of fun and educational content.

Fitz and Cleo: The Enchanted School Mystery
Jonathan Stutzman, 2022
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.

Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.

