Books like Operation Fireball: Fish Finelli
Award winning
Mercer Mayer's LC + The Critter Kids: Showdown at the Arcade (My teacher is a Vampire)
Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere, 1994
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging story blends adventure with everyday school life.
Encourages creativity through imaginative vampire-themed plot.
Supports development of problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Ideal for family reading, strengthens literacy and bonding.
Mercer Mayer's LC + The Critter Kids: Showdown at the Arcade (My teacher is a Vampire)
Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere, 1994
Award winning
Kiss of the Mermaid (Mercer Mayer's Critters of the Night / Step into Reading, Step 3)
Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere, 1996
47 pages
Why to read
Engaging underwater adventure captivates young readers.
Characters inspire imagination and foster empathy.
Encourages problem-solving skills through narrative challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhances parent-child bond.
Kiss of the Mermaid (Mercer Mayer's Critters of the Night / Step into Reading, Step 3)
Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere, 1996
Award winning
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
161 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enriches curiosity and imagination.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Sea of Terror: Once Upon a Tim
Stuart Gibbs, 2025
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.
InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7)
John Green, 2023
Award winning
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2022
192 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure that captivates young readers' interests.
Introduces teamwork and friendship importance vividly.
Encourages empathy and moral decision-making.
Interactive elements boost reader engagement.
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2022
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
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative encourages creative thinking and imagination.
Features lovable, relatable characters fostering empathy and connection.
Stimulates problem-solving skills through plot-driven challenges.
Enhances language development and storytelling abilities.
Mercy Watson Is Missing!: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Seven
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging and adventurous narrative.
Characters exhibit teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances curiosity and deductive reasoning.
Enjoyable, interactive reading journey.
