Books like Zombie Town
Award winning
Goosebumps The Movie: Night of the Living Monsters
Ms. Kate Howard, 2015
48 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure keeps young readers on edge.
Characters display teamwork and clever problem-solving.
Fosters creativity through engaging, fantastical elements.
Perfect blend of humor and suspense for family reading.

Goosebumps The Movie: Night of the Living Monsters
Ms. Kate Howard, 2015
Award winning
Little Shop of Hamsters (Goosebumps HorrorLand #14)
R.L. Stine, stine-r-l, 2010
135 pages
Why to read
Thrilling plot sparks imaginative thinking and excitement.
Features relatable young protagonist in adventurous scenarios.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Provides engaging, suspenseful reading experience.

Little Shop of Hamsters (Goosebumps HorrorLand #14)
R.L. Stine, stine-r-l, 2010
Award winning
Animorphs Boxed Set #07: Books 25-28
R.L. Stine, Applegate Katherine, K. A. Applegate, 1999
688 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages creativity through unique shape-shifting scenarios.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Ideal for engaging young minds in adventurous storytelling.

Animorphs Boxed Set #07: Books 25-28
R.L. Stine, Applegate Katherine, K. A. Applegate, 1999
Award winning
Freaks and Shrieks (Mostly Ghostly Book 7)
R.L. Stine, 2005
144 pages
Why to read
Engaging, spooky adventure keeps young readers hooked.
Characters show resilience and teamwork.
Enhances imaginative thinking and creativity.
Addresses fear management in a fun way.

Freaks and Shrieks (Mostly Ghostly Book 7)
R.L. Stine, 2005
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
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
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 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.

