Books like Once Upon a Tim
Award winning
The Labyrinth of Doom: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
150 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, engaging storyline captivates young readers.
Characters display teamwork, enhancing social skills development.
Encourages creative thinking and strategic problem-solving.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Labyrinth of Doom: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2022
The Labyrinth of Doom
John Smith, Stuart Gibbs, Chris Choi, Stacy Curtis, 2022
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot boosts engagement and imaginative thinking.
Characters exemplify teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances problem-solving skills through intriguing challenges.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading sessions.

The Labyrinth of Doom
John Smith, Stuart Gibbs, Chris Choi, Stacy Curtis, 2022
Award winning
Marv and the Pool of Peril
Alex Falase-Koya, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure and mystery enhance cognitive and perceptual skills.
Stimulates imagination, fosters creativity in young minds.
Encourages resilience and teamwork through captivating narrative.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.

Marv and the Pool of Peril
Alex Falase-Koya, 2022
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
182 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through enchanting adventures and settings.
Builds empathy with diverse, well-developed character interactions.
Encourages exploration of new ideas and worlds.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narrative structure.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton, 2021
Award winning
The Dragon in the Library
Louie Stowell, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks imagination and joy in young readers.
Introduces basic library skills and promotes love for reading.
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving among diverse characters.
Suitable for boosting confidence in reluctant readers.

The Dragon in the Library
Louie Stowell, 2019
Award winning
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure improves kids' problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable characters boost empathy and connection.
Combines humor and mystery for enjoyable learning.
Encourages teamwork, critical thinking in young readers.

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2023
Princess Minna : The Wicked Wood
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
123 pages
Why to read
Enthralling adventure through enchanted woods.
Princess Minna inspires bravery and leadership.
Teaches resilience and problem-solving.
Ideal for family reading and discussion.

Princess Minna : The Wicked Wood
Kirsty Applebaum, 2025
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.

