Books like On the Ghost Trail: A Bloomsbury Reader
Flint
Chris Powling, 2008
48 pages
Why to read
Engages with thrilling adventures and mystery.
Features resilient and clever young protagonist.
Encourages curiosity and logical thinking.
Ideal for cooperative parent-child reading sessions.
Flint
Chris Powling, 2008
Award winning
Kit's Castle
Chris Powling, 1996
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, stimulates creativity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters for young readers.
Encourages problem-solving and resourcefulness.
Supports language development and literacy skills.
Kit's Castle
Chris Powling, 1996
Read with Oxford: Stage 3: Phonics: The Moon in the Pond and Other Tales
Monica Hughes, Chris Powling, 2018
96 pages
Why to read
Boosts phonics skills and reading confidence.
Engaging tales stimulate imagination and interest.
Supports comprehension through structured progression.
Ideal for shared reading experiences at home.
Read with Oxford: Stage 3: Phonics: The Moon in the Pond and Other Tales
Monica Hughes, Chris Powling, 2018
The Boy in the Jam Jar: A Bloomsbury Reader: Lime Book Band
Joyce Dunbar, 2020
80 pages
Why to read
Engages imagination with a captivating, adventurous plot.
Features relatable characters, enhancing emotional development.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Designed for shared reading, bolstering family bonds.
The Boy in the Jam Jar: A Bloomsbury Reader: Lime Book Band
Joyce Dunbar, 2020
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
