Books like Box of Tricks
Award winning
Secret Clues (Mystery Club)
Fiona Kelly, 1993
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters show teamwork, enhancing social skills.
Strengthens problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Supports literacy skills through interactive storytelling.

Secret Clues (Mystery Club)
Fiona Kelly, 1993
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
Award winning
Magic Money
Ann Nolan Clark, 1950
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages understanding of basic financial concepts through fun narrative.
Boosts arithmetic skills subtly alongside the story’s progression.
Strengthens decision-making and responsibility in young readers.
Captivating illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

Magic Money
Ann Nolan Clark, 1950
Award winning
Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating narrative. - Encourages courage and teamwork in youngsters. - Develops reading fluency and comprehension. - Suitable for beginning independent readers.

Curse of the Shadow Dragon: A Branches Book
Tracey West, 2023
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
Award winning
Diary of an Accidental Witch
Perdita Cargill, Honor Cargill, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure, sparks creativity and imagination.
Features strong, positive role models for young readers.
Encourages resilience and learning through humorous challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and joy in reading.

Diary of an Accidental Witch
Perdita Cargill, Honor Cargill, 2023
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
Storm on Snowbelle Mountain: A Branches Book
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure story enhances imagination.
Characters teach resilience and friendship values.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading and discussion.

