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Books like Cure for the Common Universe
Award winning
Don't Read the Comments
Eric Smith, 2020
352 pages
Why to read
Addresses online safety and real-world consequences.
Highlights importance of friendship and support.
Encourages resilience and handling online conflicts.
Relevant and educational for digital native youth.

Don't Read the Comments
Eric Smith, 2020
Award winning
Chain of Thorns: The Last Hours
Cassandra Clare, 2023
778 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling, historical fantasy elements.
Characters exhibit resilience, fostering emotional growth in readers.
Encourages exploration of complex relationships and moral questions.
Strengthens comprehension and vocabulary through rich language.

Chain of Thorns: The Last Hours
Cassandra Clare, 2023
Award winning
Stellarlune: Keeper of the Lost Cities
Shannon Messenger, 2022
728 pages
Why to read
Explores complex themes with age-appropriate storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence.

Stellarlune: Keeper of the Lost Cities
Shannon Messenger, 2022
Dork Diaries Tales from a NotSoPosh Paris Adventure
Rachel Renée Russell, 2023
336 pages
Why to read
Engaging, humorous journey with protagonist Nikki Maxwell.
Cultivates empathy through diverse character relationships.
Boosts cultural awareness with Parisian backdrop.
Encourages self-expression and resilience in youth.

Dork Diaries Tales from a NotSoPosh Paris Adventure
Rachel Renée Russell, 2023
Award winning
Ballad & Dagger: Outlaw Saints
Daniel José Older, 2022
359 pages
Why to read
Engrossing narrative fosters curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Culturally diverse characters enhance social awareness.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving through plot challenges.
Supports literacy growth with engaging storytelling.

Ballad & Dagger: Outlaw Saints
Daniel José Older, 2022
Award winning
The Ballad of Never After: Once Upon a Broken Heart
Stephanie Garber, 2022
404 pages
Why to read
Captivating fantasy enriches imaginative thinking.
Complex characters foster emotional intelligence.
Intriguing plot twists enhance problem-solving skills.
Encourages resilience through character challenges.

The Ballad of Never After: Once Upon a Broken Heart
Stephanie Garber, 2022
Award winning
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods
Rick Riordan, 2023
288 pages
Why to read
Adventure ignites curiosity, enhances mythological knowledge.
Percy Jackson: relatable hero for young readers.
Encourages creative problem-solving, strategic thinking.
Stimulates literacy with engaging storytelling.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods
Rick Riordan, 2023
Award winning
The Lost Book of the White: The Eldest Curses
Cassandra Clare, Wesley Chu, 2020
400 pages
Why to read
Engaging fantasy world enhances creative thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork.
Introduces complex themes in an accessible manner.
Encourages exploration of moral and ethical questions.

