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Classics
The Basketball Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #68)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Charles Tang (Illustrator), 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot stimulates children’s problem-solving skills.
Features teamwork, enhancing social and cooperative abilities.
Encourages active reading through cliff-hangers and puzzles.
Supports literacy and cognitive development effectively.

The Basketball Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #68)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Charles Tang (Illustrator), 1999
Award winning
Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Vivid and relatable protagonist sparks imagination.
Cultivates critical thinking through compelling narrative.
Encourages interactive and educational reading sessions.

Violet and the Mummy Mystery (Violet Investigates Book 4)
Harriet Whitehorn, 2023
Award winning
InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (InvestiGators, 5)
John Green, 2022
208 pages
Why to read
Engages children with adventure and humor. - Enhances critical thinking through mystery solving. - Emphasizes teamwork and friendship. - Encourages creativity and curiosity in young readers.

InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder (InvestiGators, 5)
John Green, 2022
Award winning
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, perfect for young readers.
Builds critical thinking through unique story arcs.
Enhances literacy with creative wordplay and language.
Supports moral development and teamwork values.

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey, 2023
Award winning
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure improves kids' problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable characters boost empathy and connection.
Combines humor and mystery for enjoyable learning.
Encourages teamwork, critical thinking in young readers.

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2023
Award winning
Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels (1) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Mystery-solving adventure ignites imagination and curiosity.
Introduces deductive reasoning, enhancing problem-solving skills.
Engaging characters foster emotional and social development.
Perfect blend of fun and educational content for kids.

Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels (1) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
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
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.

