Books like Dark Shadows: The Complete Series Volume 2
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
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
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
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris: Album 40 (Asterix)
Jean-Yves Ferri, Fabcaro, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations ignite imagination and visual engagement.
Encourages historical knowledge through engaging storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills with witty, layered text.
Fosters humor appreciation, enhancing social understanding.

Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris: Album 40 (Asterix)
Jean-Yves Ferri, Fabcaro, 2023
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.

Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity with captivating dragon-filled adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.
Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.
Supports problem-solving with plot-driven challenges.

A Sky Full of Dragons
Tiffany McDaniel, 2024
Award winning
Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask (2) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Mystery adventure sparks curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Engages young readers with a thrilling, imaginative plot.
Cultivates critical thinking through suspenseful clues and puzzles.
Promotes literacy and enhances focus in a fun way.

