Books like The Berenstain Bears and the Red-Handed Thief (Big Chapter Books)
Dying Detective (easy Classics)
Stephanie Baudet, 2021
120 pages
Why to read
Cultivates critical thinking through mystery-solving.
Strengthens reading comprehension and attention to detail.
Encourages imagination with engaging narrative.
Accessible language suitable for young readers.

Dying Detective (easy Classics)
Stephanie Baudet, 2021
Award winning
Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive
Jack Chabert, 2019
980 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Dynamic characters foster emotional development.
Captivating story supports literacy and focus.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive
Jack Chabert, 2019
Award winning
The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
132 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and emotional understanding.
Characters exemplify resilience and teamwork.
Encourages empathy and practical problem-solving skills.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

The Apartment House on Poppy Hill: Book 1 (Apartment House on Poppy Hill, 1)
Nina Lacour, 2023
Award winning
Kate on the Case
Hannah Peck, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled mystery sparks curiosity and engagement.
Characters model resilience and resourcefulness.
Supports development of analytical and deductive skills.
Enhances vocabulary through context-rich storylines.

Kate on the Case
Hannah Peck, 2021
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
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
Award winning
Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
256 pages
Why to read
Mystical adventure fosters creativity and curiosity.
Builds empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in challenges.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and engagement.

Grey (The Romany Outcasts Series, Book 1)
Christi J. Whitney, Laura Dockrill, Lauren Child, 2024
Award winning
New Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley #42: The Case of the Cheerleading Tattletal: (The Case of the Cheerleading Tattletale)
Mary-Kate Olsen, Jacqueline Carroll, 2004
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery fuels creative thinking.
Supports teamwork, loyalty among diverse characters.
Encourages readers to value honesty, integrity.
Interactive narrative enhances reading enjoyment.

