Top-rated books by Connie Laux
Fright Knight
Age: 8-12
Books like Connie Laux’s
The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
224 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through enchanting, magical adventures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging storyline.
Encourages exploration of emotions and relationships.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
The Magic Faraway Tree: Book 2
Enid Blyton, 2020
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
149 pages
Why to read
Engages children with vivid, captivating puppet characters.
Stimulates creativity and imagination through interactive storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding between diverse characters.
Ideal for enhancing communication and social skills.
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo, 2023
Award winning
The Horrible Chocolate
Jacob M. Ronsen, 2022
152 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks creativity and imagination. - Teaches valuable life lessons subtly. - Encourages empathy and emotional intelligence. - Perfect for family bonding over reading.
The Horrible Chocolate
Jacob M. Ronsen, 2022
Award winning
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
192 pages
Why to read
Classic tale encourages honesty and integrity.
Enhances imagination with whimsical adventures.
Annotated version offers comprehensive understanding.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Adventures of Pinocchio: With Annotated
Carlo Collodi, 2021
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
A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
334 pages
Why to read
Engaging, magical adventure stimulates creativity and imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters promoting resilience and empathy.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving through plot challenges.
Ideal for enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
A Tangle of Spells
Michelle Harrison, 2021
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
148 pages
Why to read
Captivates with magical adventures and whimsical spells.
Gumluck: a witty, clever character kids love.
Encourages creativity and magical thinking.
Ideal for enhancing young readers’ vocabulary.
Story of Gumluck the Wizard
Emma Thompson, 2025
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.
