Books like Mystery of the Morphing Hockey Stick (Freaky Joe Club)
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
The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and unique storytelling.
Encourages dialogue and enhances communication skills.
Supports emotional development through relatable scenarios.
Ideal for building confidence in young readers.

The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
A Hockey Halloween
Adam Thiessen, 2023
46 pages
Why to read
Combines sports excitement with festive Halloween themes.
Enhances teamwork and sportsmanship values in kids.
Encourages creativity and ingenuity through playful narrative.
Perfect for shared reading during the Halloween season.

A Hockey Halloween
Adam Thiessen, 2023
Ghosts Can't Play Hockey
Ben Jackson, Sam Lawrence, Tanya Zeinalova, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Combines humor with unique, engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and sportsmanship through relatable scenarios.
Supports understanding of overcoming fears and challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Ghosts Can't Play Hockey
Ben Jackson, Sam Lawrence, Tanya Zeinalova, 2023
Award winning
The Hockey Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner, 2000
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery keeps young readers hooked.
Teaches teamwork and communication values.
Enhances deductive reasoning and attention to detail.
Encourages love for sports alongside reading.

The Hockey Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner, 2000
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
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.

