Books like Trapped by Shadows (The Elijah Project)
Award winning
My Life as a Broken Bungee Cord (The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle Book 3)
Bill Myers, 1993
120 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humor and adventure.
Teaches values like bravery and friendship.
Encourages creativity and imagination in readers.
Ideal for family shared reading time.
My Life as a Broken Bungee Cord (The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle Book 3)
Bill Myers, 1993
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
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
FGTeeV: Out of Time!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2024
208 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline fosters imagination and curiosity.
Characters model teamwork and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Engaging narrative promotes a love for reading.
FGTeeV: Out of Time!
Fgteev, Miguel Díaz Rivas, 2024
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
Award winning
The Last Firefox
Lee Newbery, 2022
304 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Promotes empathy through diverse, relatable characters.
Strengthens reading skills with compelling narrative.
Supports emotional growth, boosting self-confidence.
The Last Firefox
Lee Newbery, 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.
The Christmas Pig
J.K. Rowling, Jim Field, 2021
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.
