Books like The Elijah Project
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
My Life as Crocodile Junk Food (The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle #4)
Bill Myers, 1993
144 pages
Why to read
Hilarious adventures spark imagination and joy.
Encourages resilience and creative problem-solving.
Characters' growth teaches valuable life lessons.
Ideal for engaging reluctant young readers.

My Life as Crocodile Junk Food (The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle #4)
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
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
All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant journey through the colorful streets of Havana.
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.
Rich cultural immersion that fosters global awareness.
Engaging narrative that builds relatability and empathy.

All the Way to Havana
Mike Curato, Margarita Engle, 2023
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
Pete the Cat and the Space Chase
Kimberly Dean, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Exciting outer space adventure stimulates imagination.
Pete the Cat promotes teamwork and resilience.
Enhances early literacy and vocabulary skills.
Engages children in a fun learning journey.

Pete the Cat and the Space Chase
Kimberly Dean, 2023
The Labyrinth of Doom
and researched capybaras the world’s largest rodents. Stuart lives with his family in Los Angeles. You can learn more about what he’s up to at StuartGibbs.com., been a newspaper columnist, developed TV shows, worked on a whole bunch of animated films, and Spy School series. He has written screenplays, Once Upon a Tim series, Moon Base Alpha series, FunJungle series, Stuart Gibbs is the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Charlie Thorne series, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Embark on an exhilarating adventure that stimulates the imagination.
Develop problem-solving skills through the engaging and complex plot.
Learn about historical and environmental elements woven seamlessly into the story.
Experience the growth of teamwork and bravery in a fantastical setting.
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