Books like Deceptions
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.

North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
Award winning
Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels (1) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Mystery-solving adventure ignites imagination and curiosity.
Introduces deductive reasoning, enhancing problem-solving skills.
Engaging characters foster emotional and social development.
Perfect blend of fun and educational content for kids.

Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels (1) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
Award winning
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters exemplify resilience and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and practical problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 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
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
Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Vivid and relatable protagonist sparks imagination.
Cultivates critical thinking through compelling narrative.
Encourages interactive and educational reading sessions.

Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
Award winning
Hide and Seek
Susan Lintonsmith, Shelly Wilhelm, 2021
114 pages
Why to read
Engaging hide-and-seek theme boosts attention and focus.
Encourages interactive play through reading.
Builds memory and recall abilities.
Illustrations enrich storytelling and imagination.

Hide and Seek
Susan Lintonsmith, Shelly Wilhelm, 2021
Award winning
InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7)
John Green, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Enhances critical thinking through mystery-solving elements.
Illustrations stimulate visual learning and creativity.
Encourages teamwork and cooperation among characters.

