Books like The Shadow Player
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
Shadow
Chantel Brooks, 2020
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging, immersive journey into a whimsical fantasy world.
Characters model resilience and friendship throughout the story.
Enhances creativity and curiosity in young readers.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Shadow
Chantel Brooks, 2020
Award winning
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
357 pages
Why to read
Gripping mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Strong, relatable protagonist boosts empathy.
Adventure-rich setting stimulates imagination.
Engages young readers with suspenseful, paced storytelling.
North of Nowhere
Allison Brennan, 2023
Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary
Joëlle Jolivet, Jean-Luc Fromental, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot sparks curiosity and imagination.
Relatable cat detective character encourages identification.
Enhances problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
Fun, interactive reading fosters parent-child bonding.
Miss Cat: The Case of the Curious Canary
Joëlle Jolivet, Jean-Luc Fromental, 2024
Award winning
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires confidence and ambition in young readers.
Highlights the importance of perseverance and creativity.
Colorful illustrations to captivate and engage children.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
You Will Do Great Things
Amerie, 2023
Award winning
Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask (2) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
192 pages
Why to read
Mystery adventure sparks curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Engages young readers with a thrilling, imaginative plot.
Cultivates critical thinking through suspenseful clues and puzzles.
Promotes literacy and enhances focus in a fun way.
Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh’s Mask (2) (Adventures of Sherlock Bones)
Tim Collins, 2023
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.
