Books like The Race to Doobesh
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.

Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
The Dragon in the Library
Louie Stowell, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure sparks imagination and joy in young readers.
Introduces basic library skills and promotes love for reading.
Encourages teamwork and problem-solving among diverse characters.
Suitable for boosting confidence in reluctant readers.

The Dragon in the Library
Louie Stowell, 2019
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
Award winning
Igraine the Brave
Cornelia Funke, 1998
212 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, stimulates bravery and resilience.
Enhances imagination with magical elements.
Encourages perseverance through challenges.
Ideal for family bonding over reading.

Igraine the Brave
Cornelia Funke, 1998
Award winning
Meg and Mog Spin-A-Spell Book
Helen Nicoll, 2004
14 pages
Why to read
Interactive spell-themed activities enhance problem-solving skills.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages early literacy and language development.
Fun, magical storyline promotes imaginative play.

Meg and Mog Spin-A-Spell Book
Helen Nicoll, 2004
Award winning
Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus
Matty Long, 2020
192 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations spark creativity and visual engagement.
Adventure theme enhances problem-solving skills.
Rich, humorous content supports language development.
Interactive narrative fosters shared reading enjoyment.

Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus
Matty Long, 2020
Award winning
Smurfs #8: The Smurf Apprentice, The (The Smurfs Graphic Novels, 8)
Yvan Delporte, Gos, 1971
56 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks creativity and imagination.
Characters teach valuable lessons on perseverance and curiosity.
Enhances problem-solving skills through adventurous plots.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

Smurfs #8: The Smurf Apprentice, The (The Smurfs Graphic Novels, 8)
Yvan Delporte, Gos, 1971
Award winning
Queen's Favorite Witch #1 (The Queen's Favorite Witch)
Benjamin Dickson, Rachael Smith, 2021
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging magical adventure captivates young imaginative minds.
Features strong, relatable female protagonist.
Encourages creativity and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for enhancing literacy and focus.

