Top-rated books by Arlene Dwarika
English A for CSEC
Age: 15-17
Books like Arlene Dwarika’s
Award winning
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and navigating life changes.
Encourages empathy and understanding through character interactions.
Supports emotional development with engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.
Lizzy's Ups and Downs
Jessica Harper, Lindsay Harper duPont, 2004
Ready, Steady, Go!
Sue Harris, Ingela Peterson, 2003
14 pages
Why to read
Encourages motor skills through interactive storytelling.
Stimulates early language development and vocabulary expansion.
Supports understanding of sequencing and following directions.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual perception and attention.
Ready, Steady, Go!
Sue Harris, Ingela Peterson, 2003
Download: Heroes and Villains
Alison Hawes, 2007
48 pages
Why to read
Explores dichotomy between good and evil.
Encourages empathy through diverse character perspectives.
Stimulates imagination with vivid storytelling.
Supports development of moral reasoning skills.
Download: Heroes and Villains
Alison Hawes, 2007
Scorby
Smita Bernadet Kujur, 2019
90 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship and teamwork in engaging ways.
Enhances vocabulary through playful and creative language.
Encourages emotional intelligence and empathy.
Perfect for a fun and meaningful family reading time.
Scorby
Smita Bernadet Kujur, 2019
Running Into Darkness (Passages to Adventure)
Anne E. Schraff, 2001
107 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates kids’ imagination and curiosity.
Characters show resilience and teamwork in adversity.
Enhances critical thinking through plot-driven challenges.
Encourages empathy and understanding through diverse characters.
Running Into Darkness (Passages to Adventure)
Anne E. Schraff, 2001
Sanders' Union Speller: Being a Clear and Complete Exhibition of English Orthogrpahy and Orthoepy, On the Basis of the New Illustrated Edition of ... in Synonyms, in Opposites, in Analysis,
Charles Walton Sanders, 2016
176 pages
Why to read
Enhances children's understanding of English orthography.
Fosters advanced vocabulary through synonyms and opposites.
Encourages analytical thinking and linguistic precision.
Ideal for developing strong spelling and pronunciation skills.
Sanders' Union Speller: Being a Clear and Complete Exhibition of English Orthogrpahy and Orthoepy, On the Basis of the New Illustrated Edition of ... in Synonyms, in Opposites, in Analysis,
Charles Walton Sanders, 2016
Award winning
Dick and Jane: Go and See
William S. Gray, Larry Ruppert, 2004
14 pages
Why to read
Simple, repetitive text aids early reading development.
Engages young readers with familiar everyday adventures.
Stimulates language skills through clear, concise storytelling.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading sessions.
Dick and Jane: Go and See
William S. Gray, Larry Ruppert, 2004
My Favourite Things
Sue Harris, Bill Bolton, 2005
14 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of everyday wonders.
Encourages appreciation for simple joys in life.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
