Books like The Dead of Night
Looking for Trouble
John Marsden, 1996
123 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks curiosity and excitement.
Features strong, smart protagonists fostering resilience.
Encourages creative thinking and resourceful solutions.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and comprehension skills.

Looking for Trouble
John Marsden, 1996
Creep Street
John Marsden, 1996
214 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Characters model resilience and resourceful problem-solving.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Encourages bravery and friendship in challenging situations.

Creep Street
John Marsden, 1996
Cool School
John Marsden, 1995
178 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Characters model resilience and cooperation.
Encourages creative thinking and curiosity.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Cool School
John Marsden, 1995
Award winning
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
Dav Pilkey, 2020
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging plot fosters imagination and moral lessons.
Characters model resilience, teamwork, and empathy.
Enhances critical thinking through problem-solving scenarios.
Fun, interactive read for children and parents alike.

Dog Man: Grime and Punishment
Dav Pilkey, 2020
Award winning
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
288 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Teaches values of friendship, loyalty, and hope.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Ideal for family shared reading and discussion.

The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
Award winning
Diana: Princess of the Amazons
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, Victoria Ying, 2020
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure of young Diana discovering her strengths. - Addresses themes of friendship, identity, and belonging. - Encourages resilience and self-discovery. - Illustrated with vibrant and appealing artwork.

Diana: Princess of the Amazons
Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, Victoria Ying, 2020
Award winning
Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
256 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and curiosity.
Characters model resilience and teamwork.
Enhances critical thinking through complex plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens bonds.

Lightfall: The Girl & The Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2022
Award winning
A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
334 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure stimulates creativity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting resilience and empathy.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through plot challenges.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

