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Books like Harriet the Spy, Double Agent (Harriet the Spy Adventures (Dell Yearling Book))
Award winning
I Must Betray You
Ruta Sepetys, 2022
321 pages
Why to read
Explores historical context through gripping narrative.
Encourages critical thinking and historical awareness.
Highlights resilience and courage in adversity.
Fosters empathy and understanding across generations.

I Must Betray You
Ruta Sepetys, 2022
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
Award winning
Spy School Goes North
Stuart Gibbs, 2024
304 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts engagement and imagination.
Characters exhibit teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances critical thinking through complex puzzles.
Ideal for improving literacy and focus.

Spy School Goes North
Stuart Gibbs, 2024
Award winning
Mister Impossible: The Dreamer Trilogy
Maggie Stiefvater, 2021
340 pages
Why to read
Explores complex themes through engaging, fantastical narratives.
Encourages creativity and perseverance in young readers.
Strengthens reading comprehension and analytical thinking.
Ideal for deepening parent-child discussions about dreams and reality.

Mister Impossible: The Dreamer Trilogy
Maggie Stiefvater, 2021
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
The King of Crows: The Diviners
Libba Bray, 2020
560 pages
Why to read
Thrilling historical fantasy with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages historical knowledge and cultural awareness.
Develops critical thinking through complex, intertwining narratives.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.

The King of Crows: The Diviners
Libba Bray, 2020
Award winning
The Red Palace
June Hur, 2022
336 pages
Why to read
Intriguing historical mystery set in 18th century Korea.
Encourages critical thinking through complex plot twists.
Strengthens cultural awareness and historical knowledge.
Engages young readers with suspense and intrigue.

The Red Palace
June Hur, 2022
Award winning
The Silvered Serpents: The Gilded Wolves
Roshani Chokshi, 2020
406 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through rich, historical fantasy setting.
Strengthens reading skills with complex, engaging narratives.
Encourages teamwork with diverse, cooperative characters.
Explores themes of friendship and bravery.

