Books like Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Award winning
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief
Gareth P. Jones, 2022
221 pages
Why to read
Interactive, engaging mystery-solving experience.
Enhances time management and organizational skills.
Fosters independence and decision-making in children.
Captivating story that keeps young readers intrigued.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Time Thief
Gareth P. Jones, 2022
Award winning
Ninja Meerkats (#8) Outback Attack
Gareth P. Jones, 2013
112 pages
Why to read
Action-packed adventure enhances quick decision-making skills.
Engaging animal characters foster empathy and curiosity.
Illustrates teamwork and resilience through challenges.
Encourages exploration of diverse environments and cultures.

Ninja Meerkats (#8) Outback Attack
Gareth P. Jones, 2013
Escape from Planet Bogey: (Pet Defenders 3)
Gareth P. Jones, 2017
Why to read
Exciting galactic adventure
Humorous tone that engages young readers
Develops themes of friendship and collaboration
Fosters creativity and imagination through vivid storytelling

Escape from Planet Bogey: (Pet Defenders 3)
Gareth P. Jones, 2017
Are You the Pirate Captain?
Gareth P. Jones, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative boosts problem-solving skills.
Colorful illustrations engage and captivate young readers.
Promotes leadership and teamwork values.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Are You the Pirate Captain?
Gareth P. Jones, 2016
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
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
314 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of bravery and self-discovery.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth in readers.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, creative storytelling.
Supports development of a strong moral compass.

The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
Benjamin Dean, 2024
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.

