Top-rated books by Susan Gabriel
Quentin and the Cave Boy
Age: 7-12
Books like Susan Gabriel’s
Award winning
Life at Home
Vicki Yates, 2007
24 pages
Why to read
Captures everyday adventures in a child's world.
Encourages empathy and understanding through family interactions.
Enhances language skills with simple yet engaging text.
Supports emotional and social development.

Life at Home
Vicki Yates, 2007
Award winning
There's Not One
Jennifer Higgie, 2016
28 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through engaging, worldwide adventure.
Encourages recognition of unique identities and cultures.
Supports developmental understanding of inclusivity and respect.
Colorful illustrations captivate and spark imagination.

There's Not One
Jennifer Higgie, 2016
Award winning
Magical History Tour Vol. 5: The Plague: The Plague (5)
Fabrice Erre, Sylvain Savoia, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging historical adventure for young readers.
Enhances understanding of significant historical events.
Fosters curiosity and critical thinking about history.
Illustrations captivate and complement the storytelling.

Magical History Tour Vol. 5: The Plague: The Plague (5)
Fabrice Erre, Sylvain Savoia, 2020
Award winning
Once Upon a Hillside
Angela Mcallister, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Captivating storytelling enhances imagination and cognitive development.
Characters display resilience, teaching valuable life lessons.
Encourages exploration of nature and environmental awareness.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion through reading.

Once Upon a Hillside
Angela Mcallister, 2022
Award winning
Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann)
Shannon Mason Leppard, Tony Aubie, 1997
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging story fosters imagination and creativity.
Characters model resilience and adaptability.
Encourages social skills through interactive plot.
Ideal for nurturing curiosity and literacy.

Summer Surprise (Adventures of Callie Ann)
Shannon Mason Leppard, Tony Aubie, 1997
Award winning
Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Explores social skills through relatable dining scenarios.
Encourages understanding diverse food cultures.
Stimulates curiosity and conversation about new experiences.
Illustrated, engaging narrative keeps young readers captivated.

Why did Marcus go to the Restaurant?
Janis Hennessey, 2016
Award winning
The One Year Did You Know Devotions
Nancy S. Hill, 2008
416 pages
Why to read
Daily devotions bolster spiritual growth and curiosity.
Engaging stories promote family bonding through discussion.
Addresses children’s real-life situations with biblical insights.
Fosters regular reading habits and improves literacy.

The One Year Did You Know Devotions
Nancy S. Hill, 2008
Deadly Hunter
Ann Evans, Tim Edmonds, 1996
184 pages
Why to read
Action-packed adventure fuels curiosity and critical thinking.
Features brave, strategic characters ideal for role models.
Fosters resilience and problem-solving in young readers.
Engaging, fast-paced narrative enhances reading skills.
