Books like Strangers at the Stables (Sandy Lane Stables)
Award winning
Puzzle Adventure Omnibus: v. 2 (Usborne Puzzle Adventures): v. 2 (Usborne Puzzle Adventures)
Michelle Bates, Martin Oliver, Karen Dolby, 1994
336 pages
Why to read
Boosts problem-solving skills through engaging puzzles.
Enhances critical thinking with adventurous plots.
Interactive reading fosters family bonding.
Captures imagination with vivid illustrations and stories.

Puzzle Adventure Omnibus: v. 2 (Usborne Puzzle Adventures): v. 2 (Usborne Puzzle Adventures)
Michelle Bates, Martin Oliver, Karen Dolby, 1994
Award winning
The Game Master: Summer Schooled
Rebecca Zamolo, Matt Zamolo, 2021
176 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative encourages strategic thinking.
Characters demonstrate teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances children's cognitive and social skills.
Ideal blend of fun and learning.

The Game Master: Summer Schooled
Rebecca Zamolo, Matt Zamolo, 2021
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
The Secret of Bigfoot Valley (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled mystery captivates and excites young readers.
Characters exhibit teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative.
Fosters a love for nature and exploration.

The Secret of Bigfoot Valley (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, 2021
Award winning
Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels (1) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Mystery-solving adventure ignites imagination and curiosity.
Introduces deductive reasoning, enhancing problem-solving skills.
Engaging characters foster emotional and social development.
Perfect blend of fun and educational content for kids.

Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels (1) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
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
Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Vivid and relatable protagonist sparks imagination.
Cultivates critical thinking through compelling narrative.
Encourages interactive and educational reading sessions.

Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
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.

