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Books like Phoenix Rising #3: World's End (Phoenix Rising Trilogy)
Award winning
The Wind Singer
William Nicholson, Peter Sís, 2000
486 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Explores themes of freedom and societal structure.
Supports development of personal and social identity.

The Wind Singer
William Nicholson, Peter Sís, 2000
Award winning
Veil of Shadows
Erin Hunter, 2020
289 pages
Why to read
Engages through compelling, adventurous narrative.
Characters exhibit resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking and imaginative skills.
Encourages exploration of complex emotions and relationships.

Veil of Shadows
Erin Hunter, 2020
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Unraveled Book 9.5
and Facebook., X, and translated into many languages. She lives in Southern California with her family and an embarrassing number of cats. Find her online at ShannonMessenger.com and @SW_Messenger on Instagram, published in numerous countries, as well as the Sky Fall young adult series. Her books have been featured on multiple state reading lists, and <i>USA TODAY </i>bestselling author of the award-winning middle grade series Keeper of the Lost Cities, <i>New York Times</i>, and television production but realized her real passion was writing for kids and teens. She’s the internationally, screenwriting, where she learned—among other things—that she liked watching movies much better than making them. She studied art, Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, 2022
432 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot with a mixture of mystery and magic
Relatable characters that grow and learn throughout the series
Themes of friendship and courage inspire personal reflection
Explores complex challenges in a fantastical setting aiding emotional and social development

Unraveled Book 9.5
and Facebook., X, and translated into many languages. She lives in Southern California with her family and an embarrassing number of cats. Find her online at ShannonMessenger.com and @SW_Messenger on Instagram, published in numerous countries, as well as the Sky Fall young adult series. Her books have been featured on multiple state reading lists, and <i>USA TODAY </i>bestselling author of the award-winning middle grade series Keeper of the Lost Cities, <i>New York Times</i>, and television production but realized her real passion was writing for kids and teens. She’s the internationally, screenwriting, where she learned—among other things—that she liked watching movies much better than making them. She studied art, Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, 2022
Award winning
Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality: Pandava
Roshani Chokshi, 2022
373 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure based on Hindu mythology.
Encourages cultural awareness and diversity.
Strengthens reading skills and imagination.
Supports emotional growth through relatable challenges.

Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality: Pandava
Roshani Chokshi, 2022
Award winning
Warriors: A Starless Clan #2: Sky
Erin Hunter, 2022
368 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled tale enhances problem-solving skills.
Engaging characters foster empathy and interpersonal understanding.
Stimulates imagination through dynamic storytelling.
Supports vocabulary expansion and reading comprehension.

Warriors: A Starless Clan #2: Sky
Erin Hunter, 2022
Award winning
Ozma of Oz (Oz Series Book 3)
L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, 2021
271 pages
Why to read
Adventurous journey enhancing imagination and creativity.
Engaging characters fostering empathy and emotional growth.
Encourages resilience through problem-solving situations.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Ozma of Oz (Oz Series Book 3)
L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, 2021
Award winning
Once Upon a Marigold
Jean Ferris, 2002
271 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds through a whimsical, fairy-tale adventure.
Supports emotional growth with relatable, heartfelt characters.
Fosters critical thinking through clever plot twists.
Ideal for interactive family reading sessions.

