Books like Voltage #8
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
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
272 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of bravery and compassion.
Highlights the importance of forgiveness and hope.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Stimulates young imagination with whimsical storytelling.
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
Kate Dicamillo, Timothy Basil Ering, 2023
Award winning
InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7)
John Green, 2023
208 pages
Why to read
Exciting adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Enhances critical thinking through mystery-solving elements.
Illustrations stimulate visual learning and creativity.
Encourages teamwork and cooperation among characters.
InvestiGators: All Tide Up (InvestiGators, 7)
John Green, 2023
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
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging and adventurous narrative.
Characters exhibit teamwork and resourcefulness.
Enhances curiosity and deductive reasoning.
Enjoyable, interactive reading journey.
InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse
John Green, Christopher Hastings, 2024
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 2020
247 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, captivating storyline.
Encourages creativity and resilience.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary.
Supports emotional and social development.
Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian
Tim Probert, 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
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.
