Books like Space Detectives
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
Mac Undercover: Mac B., Kid Spy
Mac Barnett, 2018
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled plot sparks imagination and joy.
Builds critical thinking through spy-themed challenges.
Relatable, clever protagonist enhances connection.
Fosters curiosity and love for history.

Mac Undercover: Mac B., Kid Spy
Mac Barnett, 2018
Award winning
The Knights of the Kitchen Table #1 (Time Warp Trio)
Jon Scieszka, 1991
64 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled journey through time for young readers.
Engages imagination and strengthens reading skills.
Introduces humor and historical events effectively.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.

The Knights of the Kitchen Table #1 (Time Warp Trio)
Jon Scieszka, 1991
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Classics
The Ghost in the First Row (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, 2007
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery fosters curiosity and critical thinking.
Relatable child protagonists enhance connection and empathy.
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Stimulating, enjoyable read for young independent readers.

The Ghost in the First Row (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, 2007
Award winning
Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
80 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and creativity.
Introduces early reading skills through simple text structure.
Encourages independent reading in emerging readers.

Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book
Thomas Flintham, 2023
Award winning
Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark
Remy Lai, 2022
112 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative fosters excitement and engagement.
Sunny the Shark teaches resilience and bravery.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.

Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark
Remy Lai, 2022
Award winning
Volcanic Panic (Zac Power)
H. I. Larry, 2008
96 pages
Why to read
High-stakes adventure fuels critical thinking skills.
Vivid descriptions enhance children’s imaginative capabilities.
Empowers resilience and resourcefulness in young readers.
Promotes interest in science through engaging storytelling.

