Books about Escape
Award winning
The Village that Vanished
Kadir Nelson, Ann Grifalconi, 2002
40 pages
Why to read
Engages with absorbing historical and cultural narratives.
Empowers children through stories of resilience and courage.
Encourages historical empathy and understanding.
Supports cognitive development through contextual learning.

The Village that Vanished
Kadir Nelson, Ann Grifalconi, 2002
The Zebra's Great Escape
Katherine Rundell, Sara Ogilvie, 2022
60 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters teach resilience and resourcefulness.
Supports developmental milestones in problem-solving.
Engaging narrative encourages shared reading sessions.

The Zebra's Great Escape
Katherine Rundell, Sara Ogilvie, 2022
A Narrow Escape (Lobster Chronicles)
Jessica Scott Kerrin, 2013
136 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery, enhances problem-solving skills.
Vivid coastal setting, stimulates imagination.
Relatable young protagonists, fosters empathy.
Encourages resilience through thrilling narrative.

A Narrow Escape (Lobster Chronicles)
Jessica Scott Kerrin, 2013
Award winning
Bad Panda: The Cake Escape
Swapna Haddow, Sheena Dempsey, W. F. Howes Ltd., Charlie Sanderson, 2022
176 pages
Why to read
Fun, mischievous panda creates entertaining escape scenarios.
Engages young readers with humor and cleverness.
Encourages problem-solving through creative story twists.
Supports early literacy and comprehension development.

Bad Panda: The Cake Escape
Swapna Haddow, Sheena Dempsey, W. F. Howes Ltd., Charlie Sanderson, 2022
Award winning
Billy Bob the Runaway Goat
Rachel Ragsdale, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of exploration and friendship.
Enhances empathy and emotional understanding.
Stimulates imagination and creativity.
Encourages resilience and determination.

Billy Bob the Runaway Goat
Rachel Ragsdale, 2023
Award winning
On the Run
Nina Bawden, 1964
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure stimulates imagination and critical thinking.
Characters embody resilience, aiding emotional development.
Facilitates discussions on ethics and personal values.
Encourages empathy through diverse character interactions.

On the Run
Nina Bawden, 1964
I'm a Chicken, Get Me Out Of Here!
Anna Wilson, Penelope Rawlins, 2015
240 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure, fosters excitement in young readers.
Encourages resilience through relatable character challenges.
Enhances critical thinking with problem-solving plot.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

I'm a Chicken, Get Me Out Of Here!
Anna Wilson, Penelope Rawlins, 2015
Escape from Java and other Tales of Danger
Ruskin Bond, 2015
172 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled stories enhance problem-solving skills.
Engages young readers with relatable, courageous characters.
Stimulates imagination through diverse, thrilling plots.
Encourages resilience and critical thinking in children.
