Books like The Ones We're Meant to Find
Award winning
24 Hours in Nowhere
Dusti Bowling, 2018
288 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story boosts engagement and imagination.
Encourages resilience and teamwork among diverse characters.
Enhances problem-solving skills through intriguing challenges.
Captures youthful spirit, making reading enjoyable.

24 Hours in Nowhere
Dusti Bowling, 2018
Award winning
Hilda and the Hidden People
Luke Pearson, Stephen Davies, Seaerra Miller, 2018
179 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks imagination and creativity.
Relatable protagonist encourages empathy and personal growth.
Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Engaging narrative promotes focus and literacy.

Hilda and the Hidden People
Luke Pearson, Stephen Davies, Seaerra Miller, 2018
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
Oz Wimbly and the Elephant Rebellion
Nick Pirog, Catherine Lockner, 2020
410 pages
Why to read
Adventure-rich storyline captivates and stimulates young minds.
Characters exemplify teamwork and courage.
Encourages resilience and strategic thinking through plot twists.
Blend of fun and learning, enhancing reader engagement.

Oz Wimbly and the Elephant Rebellion
Nick Pirog, Catherine Lockner, 2020
Award winning
TRAPPED Book 1 - The Virtual Guardians
Katrina Kahler, Richard Axtell, 2020
150 pages
Why to read
Engaging virtual adventure stimulates curiosity and creativity.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Ideal for bonding over shared reading sessions.

TRAPPED Book 1 - The Virtual Guardians
Katrina Kahler, Richard Axtell, 2020
Spike and the professor
Tony Hickey, Robert Ballagh, 1991
142 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled narrative, enhances imaginative thinking.
Characters model resilience and curiosity.
Supports cognitive development through problem-solving scenarios.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Spike and the professor
Tony Hickey, Robert Ballagh, 1991
Award winning
Bailey's Special Stick
Landyn Ford, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and innovation through playful narrative.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension with engaging text.
Supports empathy and friendship in relatable storylines.
Ideal for parent-child bonding during reading time.

Bailey's Special Stick
Landyn Ford, 2023
Award winning
Henry and Beezus
Beverly Cleary, Jacqueline Rogers, 2021
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging storyline with humorous adventures.
Highlights friendship and perseverance.
Encourages creativity and resourceful thinking.
Ideal for independent or shared family reading.
