Books like Mira's Diary: Bombs Over London
Award winning
Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There
Lewis Carroll, 1871
240 pages
Why to read
Expands creativity with whimsical, fantastical elements.
Encourages linguistic growth through playful language use.
Enhances cognitive skills via engaging puzzles and riddles.
Strengthens reading comprehension in a joyful manner.

Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There
Lewis Carroll, 1871
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
Magic Tree House Series
Mary Pope Osborne, 2005
70 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled stories enhance kids' historical and cultural knowledge.
Encourages vocabulary expansion and language skills.
Accessible content tailored for young independent readers.
Supports development of empathy and curiosity.

Magic Tree House Series
Mary Pope Osborne, 2005
Award winning
Dog Man: Fetch-22
Dav Pilkey, 2019
240 pages
Why to read
Exciting superhero adventures engage young readers.
Enhances problem-solving skills through captivating stories.
Fosters empathy and teamwork in children.
Supports literacy development with fun, readable text.

Dog Man: Fetch-22
Dav Pilkey, 2019
Award winning
Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training
Debbie Palen, Laurie Calkhoven, 2020
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging Storyline: 'Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training' offers an engaging and relatable storyline that captures the challenges and triumphs of childhood, making it a great read for young readers who are navigating their own personal growth and learning experiences.
Positive Role Models: The book features positive role models, including the main character, Roosevelt Banks, who demonstrates the importance of perseverance, honesty, and kindness, providing young readers with a character they can look up to and learn from.
Humor and Entertainment: Laurie Calkhoven's writing style incorporates humor and fun, which keeps readers entertained while also delivering important life lessons. This makes reading enjoyable and can help instill a love of reading in children.
Development of Reading Skills: 'Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training' is well-suited for middle-grade readers who are looking to improve their reading skills. The vocabulary and sentence structure are designed to challenge young readers in a supportive way, contributing to their literacy development.

Roosevelt Banks, Good-Kid-in-Training
Debbie Palen, Laurie Calkhoven, 2020
The abilities in me Save Christmas
Gemma Keir, 2021
Why to read
Explores the power of teamwork and friendship.
Exciting magic and adventure keep readers engaged.
Teaches important life skills through characters' experiences.
Perfect read for the holiday season to get into the Christmas spirit.

The abilities in me Save Christmas
Gemma Keir, 2021
Award winning
Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic & Tails: Best Buds Forever
Ian Flynn, Evan Stanley, 2022
96 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures of Sonic and Tails.
Strengthens friendships through teamwork and loyalty.
Enhances quick thinking and decision-making skills.
Ideal for shared reading, bolstering family bonds.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic & Tails: Best Buds Forever
Ian Flynn, Evan Stanley, 2022
To Dream of Dancing: Desdemona's Dreams, Volume 1
Z.W. Mohr, Zachary Warren Mohr, 2016
64 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through captivating dream-like adventures.
Enhances emotional intelligence with relatable, diverse characters.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Supports language development with engaging narrative style.

