Books like She Fades Away (Dark Shadows)
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
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.

Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
Award winning
Something on the Hill
Jane Kohuth, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Explores curiosity through a mysterious, engaging storyline.
Encourages exploration and inquisitiveness in young readers.
Strengthens comprehension and predictive skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Something on the Hill
Jane Kohuth, 2024
Award winning
The Last Firefox
Lee Newbery, 2022
304 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Promotes empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Strengthens reading skills with compelling narrative.
Supports emotional growth, boosting self-confidence.

The Last Firefox
Lee Newbery, 2022
Award winning
Zoe the Beach Dragon (Dragon Girls #11)
Maddy Mara, 2023
135 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure sparks imagination and curiosity.
Features strong, relatable female dragon characters.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for enhancing early reading skills.

Zoe the Beach Dragon (Dragon Girls #11)
Maddy Mara, 2023
Award winning
The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Captures joyful essence of childhood adventures.
Encourages teamwork and community building.
Enhances empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates imagination through vibrant storytelling.

The World Belonged to Us
Jacqueline Woodson, 2022
Award winning
Legend of the Star Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #25)
Tracey West, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Exciting dragon adventure sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters model teamwork, courage, and problem-solving.
Enhances reading skills with approachable text structure.
Supports cognitive and emotional development.

Legend of the Star Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #25)
Tracey West, 2023
The Sun Never Hurries
Roxane Turcotte, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through vibrant, engaging storytelling.
Supports understanding of time, patience, and natural processes.
Strengthens reading skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow text.
Offers a comforting, reassuring narrative for young readers.

