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Award winning
Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
Louis Sachar, 2020
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging, quirky adventures spark imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
Enhances problem-solving and social skills.
Ideal for fun, educational family reading.

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
Louis Sachar, 2020
Award winning
The Naughtiest Unicorn on the Beach
Pip Bird, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure with spirited unicorn characters.
Enhances creative thinking and emotional development.
Encourages teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for interactive and fun family reading.

The Naughtiest Unicorn on the Beach
Pip Bird, 2023
Award winning
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and creativity.
Characters display resilience and teamwork values.
Enhances problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

Cat on the Run in Cat of Death!
Aaron Hartzler, Aaron Blabey, 2023
Isadora Moon and the New Girl
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
128 pages
Why to read
Explore friendship through magical adventures.
Strengthens empathy and understanding among young readers.
Enhances reading skills with engaging narrative.
Supports identity and self-confidence development.

Isadora Moon and the New Girl
Harriet Muncaster, 2024
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.

The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
InvestiGators: A Laugh-Out-Loud Comic Book Adventure!
John Green, 2020
208 pages
Why to read
Humorous adventure encourages laughter and joy.
Engaging mysteries foster analytical skills in children.
Vivid illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.

InvestiGators: A Laugh-Out-Loud Comic Book Adventure!
John Green, 2020
Treehouse Tales: too SILLY to be told ... UNTIL NOW!
Andy Griffiths, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventures spark imagination and creativity.
Humorous storytelling enhances vocabulary and expression.
Engaging antics promote problem-solving skills.
Ideal for laughter-filled family reading time.

