Books like The Chamber of Lies (The Elijah Project)
Award winning
My Life as a Broken Bungee Cord (The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle Book 3)
Bill Myers, 1993
120 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and adventure.
Teaches values like bravery and friendship.
Encourages creativity and imagination in readers.
Ideal for family shared reading time.

My Life as a Broken Bungee Cord (The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle Book 3)
Bill Myers, 1993
Award winning
Stink Bug Saves the Day!: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (The Bug Parables)
Andy Smith, Bill Myers, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging adaptation of the Good Samaritan parable.
Teaches empathy and kindness through relatable bug characters.
Encourages moral development and community values.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and hold children’s attention.

Stink Bug Saves the Day!: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (The Bug Parables)
Andy Smith, Bill Myers, 2008
Award winning
McGee and Me! Three-Book Collection: The Big Lie / A Star in the Breaking / The Not-So-Great Escape
Bill Myers, Ken C. Johnson, 2015
256 pages
Why to read
Addresses moral dilemmas with clarity and creativity.
Encourages ethical decision-making and personal responsibility.
Engages children through relatable scenarios and humor.
Strengthens reading skills and emotional intelligence.

McGee and Me! Three-Book Collection: The Big Lie / A Star in the Breaking / The Not-So-Great Escape
Bill Myers, Ken C. Johnson, 2015
Award winning
Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks curiosity and critical thinking.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances reading skills through engaging narrative structure.
Supports emotional and social development through story.

Lenny Lemmon and the Trail of Crumbs
Ben Davis, 2023
Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
253 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks curiosity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable young protagonist.
Encourages resilience and bravery through challenges.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons
Abi Elphinstone, 2024
Award winning
Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
352 pages
Why to read
Inspires compassion through rescue animal stories.
Highlights importance of responsibility and care.
Encourages empathy and emotional development.
Engaging real-life tales boost reading interest.

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption
Gennifer Choldenko, Stefan Bechtel, Applegate Katherine, 2023
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
Award winning
The World of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl, 2020
96 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with whimsical, inventive tales.
Introduces complex themes in a child-friendly manner.
Enhances vocabulary through playful use of language.
Encourages empathy and moral reasoning.

