Books like Miss Rita, Mystery Reader
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
Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary
Joëlle Jolivet, Jean-Luc Fromental, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Relatable cat detective character encourages identification.
Enhances problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
Fun, interactive reading fosters parent-child bonding.
Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary
Joëlle Jolivet, Jean-Luc Fromental, 2024
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
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through playful, imaginative language.
Supports language development with engaging, quirky dialogues.
Encourages interactive reading sessions between parents and children.
Builds vocabulary with unique and amusing wordplay.
Gibberish
Young Vo, 2022
Award winning
Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet
Tom Sullivan, 2021
98 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with thrilling, real-life unsolved mystery.
Encourages critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.
Interactive layout bolsters focus and attention to detail.
Inspires curiosity and discussion within family reading time.
Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet
Tom Sullivan, 2021
Award winning
Iced Out
C.E. Ricci, C.K. Smouha, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages teamwork and friendship through engaging storytelling.
Highlights the importance of self-acceptance and confidence.
Stimulates imagination with a whimsical arctic adventure.
Supports emotional and social development for young readers.
Iced Out
C.E. Ricci, C.K. Smouha, 2019
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.
